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Bicycle Racks Elevated in Recycled Steel Cabins for Outdoor Living

Author:
Kevin Le
Bicycle Racks Elevated in Recycled Steel Cabins for Outdoor Living

Project in-detail

Elevated cabins constructed from recycled steel serve as multifunctional living bike racks, seamlessly integrating with the landscape to enhance outdoor experiences for users.
5 key facts about this project
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Cabins function as living bike racks, promoting efficient use of space.
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Structures are elevated to enhance user perspectives of the landscape.
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Recycled materials, including steel and plastic grates, emphasize sustainability.
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Hammock suspension systems provide flexible sleeping arrangements.
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Waterproof fabric offers protection while maintaining minimal design.

The design presents a modular approach that connects built structures with nature. Positioned in a picturesque countryside, the project features a series of cabins that serve as living bike racks. These cabins are empty containers, allowing diverse environments to be integrated within them. This design choice fosters a natural interaction between users and their surrounding landscape as they navigate the area on bicycles.

Conceptual Framework

The design prioritizes elevation, enhancing the user experience through spatial differentiation. By raising the cabins above ground level, users gain an improved perspective of their surroundings. This design choice transforms travel into a more engaging exploration. The separation of public and private spaces offered by this elevation creates an added sense of security while allowing for close engagement with nature.

Modular Design Adaptability

Modularity is a key element of the design, enabling the cabins to adjust to different contexts. This flexibility allows them to be assembled in remote locations, meeting the needs of outdoor enthusiasts who require adaptable spaces as they experience varied landscapes. The adaptable design encourages physical interaction with the terrain, maximizing the overall experience for users.

Functional Integration

Internally, the cabins are designed for practical use. The framework allows for hammocks to be suspended for sleeping, and there is waterproof fabric that can be dropped down for protection from the elements. Additionally, the design includes options for mobile charging, supporting the needs of modern users even when they are away from traditional power sources.

Materials used in the cabins include recycled tube steel, connectors, recycled plastic floor grates, and breathable waterproof tent fabric. The use of these materials reflects a commitment to sustainability, aligning with current practices that value environmental responsibility.

The visual aspect of the design features bicycle silhouettes that hang from the cubic frames. This detail not only serves a functional purpose but also creates a distinct landmark that emphasizes the project's intent while enhancing the experience of movement through the natural landscape.

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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

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

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