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Cave-Inspired Retreat Featuring Local Stone and Green Roof

Authors:
Yehiel Tsubery, Yair Stein, Shachar Odeser
Cave-Inspired Retreat Featuring Local Stone and Green Roof

Project in-detail

Constructed with local stone and topped with a green roof, this cave-inspired retreat serves as a tranquil space for yoga and meditation, harmonizing with its natural surroundings.
5 key facts about this project
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Cave-like form enhances acoustic privacy for meditation.
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Panoramic balcony offers unobstructed views of the landscape.
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Green roof supports local biodiversity and reduces heat.
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Stone walls blend with the natural topography.
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Dedicated areas for yoga and relaxation facilitate user flow.

The Yoga Cave is a thoughtfully designed space that focuses on yoga and meditation in a natural setting. The structure takes on a cave-like form, emphasizing the relationship between the built environment and the landscape around it. The aim is to create a peaceful retreat that supports reflection and well-being for users. This setting is ideal for those looking to find calmness in an often hectic world.

Architectural Concept
The design centers on connection and introspection. The cave-like shape creates a sense of safety and shelter, inviting individuals to step away from their daily lives. Inside, spaces are carefully organized to accommodate various activities such as yoga classes, relaxation, and social gatherings. This thoughtful arrangement enhances functionality and overall experience, promoting mindfulness.

Spatial Features
Key to the design are the expansive panoramic views that allow users to engage with the landscape. A balcony extends from the interior, giving users an opportunity to connect with their surroundings. This connection to nature reminds occupants of the beauty that lies outside the walls and encourages appreciation of the environment.

Materiality and Sustainability
Natural materials play an important role in the design. The stone walls reflect the local geology, which adds beauty while improving thermal performance. This material choice strengthens the building's bond with its environment and ensures a sense of lasting presence. Incorporating a green roof contributes to ecological balance, supports local biodiversity, and minimizes the overall environmental impact.

Functionality
The Yoga Cave offers a range of spaces tailored to meet user needs. Facilities include a dedicated yoga space, deck, locker room, control room, storage area, restroom, and interconnected stairs. The layout is designed for easy movement and accessibility, ensuring a smooth transition between activities.

The transition from inside to outside allows occupants to enjoy the surrounding landscape, embodying the core idea of unity with nature.

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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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