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Charred Timber Facade Merging Verticality With Natural Landscapes

Author:
Jonathan Hanna
Charred Timber Facade Merging Verticality With Natural Landscapes

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred timber to enhance verticality and seamlessly integrate with the landscape, the structure serves as an immersive observation point, fostering a deep connection between nature and experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred timber shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels to optimize structural strength and minimize waste.
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Utilizes an innovative bent A-frame design to maximize natural light and views.
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Strategically positioned openings enhance ventilation while framing scenic landscapes.
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Emphasizes integration with the landscape, creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

### Overview
Located within a picturesque landscape, the architectural design "Of Prospects and Perspectives" integrates materiality and function to establish a dialogue between the built environment and nature. The project aims to create an immersive structure that encourages users to engage meaningfully with their surroundings through a carefully considered approach to spatial arrangement and experience.

### Spatial Strategy
The design is informed by the concept of perspective, reflecting the relationship between individuals and their environment. Features such as staircase-like formations guide users through the space, reminiscent of natural terrain navigation. This strategic layering of spaces is enhanced by the arrangement of vertical elements that promote visual connectivity across different levels, thus facilitating a dynamic interaction with the landscape. The inclusion of vantage points invites exploration while fostering a sense of contemplation in response to the environment.

### Materiality and Sustainability
The architectural composition primarily employs laminated veneer lumber and corten steel, creating a juxtaposition that is both visually and structurally engaging. The slender, vertical posts evoke natural elements, allowing light to permeate the structure and influence its interior atmosphere throughout the day. The design prioritizes sustainability by minimizing waste through the efficient use of timber resources and employing techniques that reduce excavation, ensuring a minimal ecological footprint. This commitment to sustainability is further reflected in the material choices, which support longevity while reinforcing connections to the surrounding landscape.

Key materials include laminated veneer lumber as the primary structural element, complemented by steel for support, concrete for foundational stability, and aluminum for secondary features, all contributing to a cohesive and durable assembly.

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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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