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Biomimetic Canopy Structure Featuring Hexagonal Glass Facade and Wood Finishes for Community Engagement

Authors:
Olivier DONNET, Caroline TRESSE
Biomimetic Canopy Structure Featuring Hexagonal Glass Facade and Wood Finishes for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

The hexagonal glass façade and biomimetic canopy of this community hub integrate sustainably sourced wood finishes, fostering collaborative spaces for engagement and learning.
5 key facts about this project
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The design incorporates a hexagonal glass façade that enhances natural light and ventilation.
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Sustainable materials include charred wooden shingles for improved durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural integrity while minimizing environmental impact.
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A bent A-frame design allows for versatile usage across different community activities.
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The project features integrated green technology, including rainwater harvesting systems.

**Project Overview**

Located in the heart of Indonesia, TreePop serves as a model for communal architecture, emphasizing functionality and a holistic integration of natural elements within an urban context. The project is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and sustainability, transforming community spaces to encourage social interaction and cultural exchange.

**Spatial Configuration**

TreePop features a carefully organized arrangement across three levels. The Canopy Level functions as a hub for creativity, incorporating adaptable spaces such as workshops and meeting areas that stimulate innovation. Above, the Crown Level houses educational resources, including libraries that promote an open exchange of knowledge. The Understory Level is dedicated to foundational activities, accommodating conferences and public exhibitions, thereby inviting community engagement. This tiered layout promotes fluid circulation and accessibility, ensuring a cohesive user experience.

**Material Selection and Environmental Integration**

The material choices reflect a commitment to both aesthetics and functionality. Glass elements enhance transparency and natural lighting, fostering a dynamic connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Steel frames provide structural integrity, while wood finishes create a warm atmosphere. Concrete surfaces are strategically employed for durability in high-traffic areas. Additionally, the incorporation of greenery throughout the building reinforces the biophilic design principles, emphasizing the relationship between the architectural and natural worlds. The façade, inspired by tree-like structures, integrates hexagonal patterns for natural ventilation and light filtration, further enhancing the sustainability of the project through features such as rainwater harvesting and solar panels.

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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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