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Charred Shingles and Glass Facades Creating a Multifunctional Community Space

Author:
Mario Orecchio
Charred Shingles and Glass Facades Creating a Multifunctional Community Space

Project in-detail

Combining charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates a multifunctional community space that seamlessly integrates natural elements with urban accessibility.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced weather resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes natural light and interior space dynamics.
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Integrates diverse landscaping elements to promote biodiversity and community interaction.
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Designed as a multifunctional space, adaptable for various communal activities and events.

### Overview
The architectural design is positioned within an urban context that prioritizes community engagement and modern functionality. By integrating various elements of open and landscaped areas, the design fosters interactions among residents and creates a space for recreational activities. The central layout, organized around a gathering area, enhances accessibility and encourages unity within the urban fabric.

### Spatial Organization
The design emphasizes walkability and accessibility, with clearly delineated pedestrian pathways that promote exploration and social interaction. The circular arrangement around the central gathering space directs foot traffic and invites communal activities. This deliberate layout supports the seamless flow of movement, enhancing the user experience while encouraging a vibrant urban culture.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
Various materials are utilized throughout the project to achieve aesthetic coherence and functional resilience. Concrete serves as the foundational material, offering durability, while glass elements introduce transparency and a sense of lightness. Steel reinforcement adds structural integrity, particularly in key architectural features. Landscape elements, including trees and vegetation, not only provide a natural buffer but also contribute to ecological sustainability, enhancing the site’s environmental quality. Integrating water features further enriches the sensory experience, offering both visual appeal and climate moderation.

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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

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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