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Acrylic Panels and Fluid Spatial Composition in an Artist Residency

Author:
Marcel Moonen
Acrylic Panels and Fluid Spatial Composition in an Artist Residency

Project in-detail

Utilizing cantilevered forms and colorful acrylic panels, the design creates an adaptable artist residency that encourages collaboration and creative exploration within a fluid spatial layout.
5 key facts about this project
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Fluid structural layout that eliminates traditional fronts and backs, enhancing user interaction.
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Integration of colorful acrylic panels to promote emotional engagement and creativity.
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Cantilevered design elements allowing for open, airy spaces with abundant natural light.
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Application of cross-composition principles to create seamless transitions between different areas.
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Sustainable use of concrete combined with steel for structural integrity and environmental sensitivity.

### Overview

Located in central Europe, the Maison d'Aitiste is designed as a residential space tailored for artists, seamlessly merging the realms of creative expression and practical living. Conceptualized in spring 2024, the project seeks to engage with both natural and artificial elements, resulting in a structure that prioritizes fluidity and innovative spatial organization. By redefining traditional architectural conventions, the design presents a cohesive environment that encourages artistic exploration.

### Spatial Organization

The internal configuration of the Maison d'Aitiste is characterized by its adaptable spaces that cater to a variety of artistic needs. Areas for studios, communal engagement, and private retreats are interwoven, promoting collaborative dynamics among residents while also allowing for individual introspection. The irregular geometries and unexpected surfaces invite exploration, creating a stimulating atmosphere conducive to creative endeavors.

### Material Selection

Material choice plays a crucial role in the project's identity and functionality. The primary use of concrete provides structural stability, while glass elements maximize natural light and strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Steel serves as a supportive framework, enabling complex geometries without compromising safety. Additionally, strategically positioned colored acrylic panels introduce vibrancy, enhancing the emotional engagement with the living space. These materials collectively foster an environment that balances aesthetic appeal with practical use.

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

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Competition organisers

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.

MICROHOME

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

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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