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Cantilevered Concrete Structure with Expansive Glass Facades and Integrated Green Roofs for Community Living

Authors:
Julia Warszawski, Valerie Warszawski
Cantilevered Concrete Structure with Expansive Glass Facades and Integrated Green Roofs for Community Living

Project in-detail

The integration of cantilevered concrete forms and expansive glass facades creates an open, light-filled environment that fosters community engagement through shared spaces designed for affordable urban living.
5 key facts about this project
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Cantilevered concrete forms provide distinct shading and visual interest.
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Extensive use of glass enhances natural lighting and connectivity with the outdoors.
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Integrated green roofs promote sustainability and support local biodiversity.
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Units are designed for universal accessibility, addressing diverse resident needs.
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Shared communal spaces foster social interaction among residents.

## Project Overview

Formosus is a proposal submitted for the Milan Affordable Housing Competition, designed to respond to the city’s urgent housing challenges. The project addresses increasing living costs and entry barriers for lower-income residents, particularly immigrants, who often face difficulties in securing housing. This design aims to create livable, affordable spaces that foster social inclusivity and community cohesion within a modern urban context.

## Spatial Strategy

The architectural layout emphasizes efficient use of vertical space, accommodating a variety of unit types within a compact footprint. The design features multiple levels, allowing for flexibility and adaptability in living arrangements. The lower-level units prioritize accessibility, particularly for residents with mobility challenges. The main floor incorporates open-plan areas to promote interaction among residents, while the upper-level units offer a more private environment suited for families and individuals seeking tranquility. The thoughtful arrangement of spaces aims to enhance both functionality and community engagement.

## Materiality and Environmental Responsiveness

The project employs a selection of sustainable materials that prioritize durability and minimal maintenance. Concrete serves as the primary structural element, ensuring longevity. Extensive glazing enhances natural light and visual connections to the surrounding landscape, while steel elements provide structural resilience. Wood finishes create a warm interior atmosphere, and environmentally friendly paint contributes to the aesthetic while supporting sustainability goals. Additionally, the design integrates green roofs and landscape features to promote local biodiversity and reduce the overall environmental impact, reflecting a commitment to ecological responsibility within urban living.

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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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