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Ceramic Tiled Community Spaces Embracing Nature and Artistry

Authors:
Eunseo Choi, Myungsun Kim
Ceramic Tiled Community Spaces Embracing Nature and Artistry

Project in-detail

Inspired by Gaudi's artistic language, the integration of ceramic tiles and natural landscaping creates community spaces designed for artists and tourists to connect and collaborate in a tranquil environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Inspired by Gaudi's work, the project incorporates ceramic tiles as a primary design element.
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The layout features designated areas for artists and tourists, encouraging collaboration.
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Natural landscaping integrates low shrubs and small trees to enhance the environment.
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Residences include both private and communal spaces for creative living.
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A mosaic field reflects traditional artistic practices while grounding the site in local culture.

The design draws inspiration from the work of Antoni Gaudi and incorporates key themes that define his architectural style. Located near La Puebla de Fantova, the setting features olive and almond trees that enhance the natural landscape. The layout promotes different spaces for tourists and artists, allowing for interaction and collaboration while also providing opportunities for individual reflection.

Community Engagement

The layout consists of three main areas: a common area, a tourist area, and an artist area. The common area features a gallery, café, and flexible gathering spaces. These spaces are created to foster social interaction among locals and visitors. The tourist area includes a hostel with the capacity for 40 guests, co-working areas, and facilities dedicated to meditation and yoga, catering to the needs of modern travelers.

Artist Spaces

The artist area is a vital component of the design, encompassing workshops and living spaces tailored for creative work. Each workshop is designed with storage and collaborative zones to inspire artistic activity. Residences provide artists with comfortable living arrangements, including a master room, guest room, kitchen, living room, and garden. This configuration allows for a blend of private living and shared communal experiences.

Integration with Nature

The landscape design complements the architectural elements and features a back garden filled with low shrubs and small trees. A designated farming area encourages interaction with the land. Additionally, a mosaic field enhances the site, featuring tiles that echo Gaudi's distinctive style. The paving design throughout the residences creates a connection with the environment, ensuring that the buildings coexist with their natural surroundings.

As daylight fades, the setting's light interacts with the ceramic surfaces, creating a warm ambiance that brings attention to the shapes and textures, celebrating the artistic legacy that inspired the design.

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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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