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Cantilevered Glass Walls and Reinforced Concrete Create Harmonious Riverfront Living

Author:
Vojtěch Vacek
Cantilevered Glass Walls and Reinforced Concrete Create Harmonious Riverfront Living

Project in-detail

Cantilevered sections and expansive glass facades frame river views while integrating reinforced concrete for structural stability, resulting in a thoughtfully designed residence that emphasizes natural light and outdoor connections.
5 key facts about this project
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Cantilevered structure extends over the river, enhancing views and outdoor space.
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Large glass panels maximize natural light while minimizing thermal gain.
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Reinforced concrete provides durability and stability in an environmentally sensitive area.
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Local vegetation is integrated into the design, promoting ecological balance.
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Innovative open layout fosters connectivity between indoor and outdoor living areas.

**Overview**
Located along the banks of a river, the Light Telescope House integrates contemporary design with its natural surroundings. The architectural intent focuses on creating a tranquil living environment that prioritizes outdoor views and incorporates essential elements of light and space. The design concept, inspired by a telescope, effectively frames vistas and invites nature into the interior, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between built and natural environments.

**Architectural Form**
The structure features an innovative angular design characterized by overlapping rectangular forms that evoke movement and connectivity. This geometry facilitates cantilevered sections, extending outward to offer expansive views of the water and surrounding landscape. The modern aesthetic is achieved through sharp lines and a deliberate engagement with the site, enhancing the overall visual dynamics of the home.

**Materiality and Interior Design**
A deliberate selection of materials enhances both the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Reinforced concrete serves as the primary structural component, complemented by extensive use of glass, which maximizes natural light and offers unobstructed views. Wooden elements throughout the interiors add warmth, contrasting with the cooler tones of concrete and glass, while steel is employed in railings and structural supports for durability and a contemporary industrial touch.

The interior layout features an open floor plan that promotes spatial flow, with communal areas positioned on the ground floor to dissolve boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. The upper level houses private areas, designed for visual connectivity to the living spaces below. Key interior design features include strategically placed skylights and large windows for optimal natural light, along with integrated storage solutions that enhance functionality without compromising aesthetics.

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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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