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Carbon Fiber Residence with Elevated Garden and Mountain Views

Author:
Harry Moller
Carbon Fiber Residence with Elevated Garden and Mountain Views

Project in-detail

Constructed with carbon fiber and featuring an elevating garden, this mountain residence offers expansive stargazing windows and a seamless connection to nature, designed as a private retreat.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed primarily with carbon fiber for strength and durability.
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Features an elevating garden that enhances the connection to nature.
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Large windows provide optimal stargazing opportunities from the penthouse.
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Designed to accommodate diverse avatar sizes for a digital experience.
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Integrates a zen garden in the lobby to promote tranquility upon arrival.

GANHAUS is situated within the imaginative context of the metaverse, designed as a private home high in the mountains. The concept pushes beyond traditional architectural boundaries, embracing technology to create spaces that respond to both physical and digital experiences. This residence emphasizes user interaction, aiming for a living environment that blends seamlessly with nature while offering a modern approach to home design.

Design Concept

At the heart of GANHAUS is the use of artificial intelligence in its design process. This enables the creation of multiple design variations, allowing for a tailored solution that meets contemporary requirements. The layout of the house is flexible, inviting a range of activities and allowing for social engagement, which enhances the experience of living in the space.

Lobby and Arrival Zone

The entry area features a lobby and landing platform, specifically designed to accommodate modern transportation options like personal shuttles. This level is surrounded by a carefully arranged zen garden, which provides a sense of calm and connects visitors to the outdoor environment. The design directs traffic to various parts of the house while creating an inviting atmosphere.

Social and Workspaces

The reception and meeting room serves as an adaptable space for both leisure and work. It promotes interaction and communication, making it suitable for gatherings or meetings. A custom table designed by Harry Bertoia adds an element of style while ensuring practical utility. This area of the house is designed to foster connections among guests and residents alike.

Living and Private Spaces

The living room is a central space for relaxation and celebration, characterized by large windows that create a connection to the outside world. The design includes an outdoor pool that enhances the experience of being in nature, fostering a direct relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. On the upper floor, the private penthouse offers a quiet retreat, featuring large windows that encourage stargazing, allowing moments of solitude and reflection.

Carbon fiber is used in the house’s construction, contributing to a modern aesthetic and ensuring structural integrity. This material aligns with sustainable architectural practices, showcasing an effort to utilize innovative solutions that address contemporary living conditions.

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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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