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Acrylic Information Board Supported by Nature's Green Tree Belt

Author:
Johann Chimal berna
Acrylic Information Board Supported by Nature's Green Tree Belt

Project in-detail

Acrylic displays provide essential information while the surrounding tree belt enhances privacy and integrates the facility into its natural setting, supporting community activities at the Pape Nature Park Gateway.
5 key facts about this project
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A tree belt serves as a natural divider between private and public spaces.
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Acrylic information displays enhance visitor interaction and functionality.
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The design includes an office area for operational management and visitor assistance.
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A Tesla battery system ensures efficient energy management for the facility.
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Camping and recreational spaces promote community engagement within the park.

The Pape Nature Park Gateway is located in the southwest region of Latvia, functioning as a central point for outdoor leisure and community activities. The design responds to its natural surroundings while providing easy access for visitors. Focusing on user interaction and sustainability, the structure invites people to explore a space designed for various functional needs.

Site Organization

The layout is organized to promote smooth movement throughout the park. An inviting entrance serves as a visual cue, steering visitors toward different areas. Key features include camping zones and playgrounds that encourage families to engage with nature. A tree belt effectively separates private spaces from public areas, balancing openness with necessary seclusion.

Functional Spaces

The design includes important amenities that enhance both guest experience and operational efficiency. An office area accommodates police and sales management, along with storage for equipment and resources. Waiting areas are incorporated to assist and inform visitors, making their experience more enjoyable. Practical amenities, such as bathrooms and kitchen facilities, are carefully placed to ensure visitor comfort.

Sustainable Elements

Emphasis is placed on sustainability in several aspects of the design. The Tesla battery system, known as the Model Powerwall, provides necessary electrical output, contributing to an efficient energy strategy. Another interesting feature is a wall-mounted banner with acrylic protectors that serves as a durable information display. Soft lighting created with nylon threads adds to the site's visual appeal while remaining functional.

The layout offers a mix of recreational and educational elements that deepen the connection between visitors and the surrounding environment. By carefully planning both landscaping and functional components, the design supports a variety of community activities and enhances the overall visitor experience.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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