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Blurred Glass Facades and Marble Water Features in a Hillside Spa Retreat

Authors:
세아 김, Dayeon Lee, Park Seyi, 유미 이
Blurred Glass Facades and Marble Water Features in a Hillside Spa Retreat

Project in-detail

A hillside spa retreat combines blurred glass facades and marble water features to create a seamless blend of nature and tranquility, offering diverse wellness experiences in a thoughtfully designed environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Facades incorporate blurred glass for enhanced privacy and light diffusion.
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A dedicated beer spa room merges leisure with wellness experiences.
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Indoor water features provide calming soundscapes and aesthetic value.
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Strategically placed terraces allow for outdoor relaxation with scenic views.
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Utilization of sustainable materials reinforces the project's environmental focus.

## Project Overview

Located in a scenic area adjacent to a water body and surrounded by hilly terrain, the spa complex is designed to harmonize with its natural context while emphasizing wellness and relaxation. The architectural intent focuses on creating an immersive environment that reflects the dynamics of flowing water, inviting visitors to engage with both the interior and exterior spaces.

## Design Strategies

### Spatial Organization

The layout features a variety of wellness facilities, including dedicated treatment rooms and communal areas, systematically arranged to facilitate interaction and individual refuge. The configuration draws inspiration from the movement of waterfalls, promoting a fluid transition throughout the building’s spaces. Notable elements include a beer spa room, which merges leisure with wellness, and a centrally positioned water feature that enhances both visual and auditory experiences.

### Material Selection

A thoughtful selection of materials enhances the overall aesthetic and functional quality of the spa. White concrete is employed for structural integrity while providing a modern visual appeal. Blurred glass is utilized to maintain privacy without sacrificing views of the landscape, offering a translucent division between indoor and outdoor environments. The incorporation of wood paneling introduces warmth, while marble rock is featured in treatment areas to convey luxury. Stainless steel installations contribute to a contemporary industrial feel, and various water features play a pivotal role in enriching the sensory atmosphere across the complex.

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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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