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Active Landmarks and Geometric Form Crafted with Glass and Concrete for a Community Library

Authors:
Marcos De Andres, Reda Zakaria, Minerva de Leon Rodriguez, Mona Sarreshtehdarzadeh
Active Landmarks and Geometric Form Crafted with Glass and Concrete for a Community Library

Project in-detail

Augmented reality meets geometric design in a community library that integrates data-driven landmarks and a harmonious blend of glass and concrete to foster public interaction and remembrance.
5 key facts about this project
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Active landmarks within the library provide real-time data visualization.
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The design incorporates a central plaza to enhance community engagement.
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Geometric shapes create unique spatial experiences throughout the building.
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Charred wooden shingles contribute to fire resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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The integration of augmented reality allows interactive educational experiences.

### Project Overview
Located in Casablanca, Morocco, the project aims to integrate historical significance with contemporary technology in a public space designed for community engagement. Functioning both as a library and a memorial, it seeks to educate the public on global life events and promote dialogue around historical conflicts.

### Conceptual Framework
The library serves a dual purpose: it honors the victims of historical tragedies while acting as a hub for information dissemination and community interaction. The combination of physical space and augmented reality technology facilitates a connection between the past and the present, allowing users to explore vital statistics and narratives related to global events.

### Design Characteristics

**Spatial Configuration**
The central plaza is designed as an open, multifunctional space that promotes accessibility and interaction with the surrounding urban environment. The architectural form features a distinctive geometric layout, employing materials that align with the existing urban context, thereby enhancing integration within the cityscape.

**Material Palette and Sustainability**
The project incorporates a diverse range of materials, including concrete for structural elements, glass for transparency, and steel and timber for durability and aesthetic appeal. The design also integrates natural elements such as greenery and water features, which contribute to the overall ambiance and promote a sense of tranquility within the busy urban landscape.

**Augmented Reality Integration**
Key to the library's innovation is the use of Active Landmarks, which provide location data for augmented reality experiences, enabling users to navigate through layers of historical data and contemporary narratives. This interactive approach aims to redefine user engagement within the space, encouraging exploration and learning through a digital interface.

This architectural design illustrates a commitment to merging cultural remembrance with technological engagement, highlighting the evolving nature of public spaces.

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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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