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Below-Ground Educational Facility With Natural Light and Concrete Serenity

Author:
Karen Sarkisian
Below-Ground Educational Facility With Natural Light and Concrete Serenity

Project in-detail

Incorporating below-ground spaces and utilizing concrete to create a reflective atmosphere, the design merges educational facilities with a memorial context, fostering a unique environment for learning and remembrance.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a triangular layout to enhance visitor flow and engagement.
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Features below-ground areas that promote immersive learning experiences.
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Incorporates large glass panels to maximize natural light and reflection.
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Employs durable concrete as a primary material for structural integrity.
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Designed to harmonize with the surrounding memorial landscape.

### Overview
The architectural design project for the Treblinka Museum aims to expand the existing facilities, thereby enhancing the museum’s capacity for memorialization and education regarding the Holocaust. Located within the museum's extensive grounds, the proposed expansion seeks to develop a multifunctional exhibition and educational facility that acknowledges the site's historical significance while addressing contemporary educational needs.

### Spatial Strategy
The proposed design employs a triangular site plan to facilitate efficient circulation and interaction among visitors. Key elements include dedicated exhibition halls, educational spaces, and a cinema, each interconnected to promote a cohesive user experience. This careful organization guides visitors through a narrative that balances historical reflection with educational engagement—emphasizing the museum's role in fostering understanding of past events.

### Materiality
The architectural expression incorporates a mix of materials to convey both strength and transparency. Concrete serves as a primary structural element, symbolizing endurance and permanence. In contrast, glass façades provide natural light and foster a connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Metal detailing enhances the modern aesthetic and structural integrity, while wood elements may be utilized in interiors to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in educational areas, enhancing the overall sensory experience within the facility.

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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.

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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