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Charred Timber Facades and Flexible Spaces in a Community-Centric Hub

Author:
Susanna Brolhani
Charred Timber Facades and Flexible Spaces in a Community-Centric Hub

Project in-detail

Charred timber facades encase flexible collaboration areas within a community hub designed to foster creative engagement and cultural exchange.
5 key facts about this project
01
Charred wooden shingles enhance fire resistance while providing aesthetic texture.
02
The structure incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for efficient load distribution.
03
Flexible studio spaces are designed to easily adapt for various artistic activities.
04
The bent A-frame design maximizes natural light penetration throughout the building.
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Integrated outdoor auditoriums support community events and performances.

### Overview
The Adelaide Creative Community Hub, located in Adelaide, Australia, aims to facilitate creative collaboration within the local community. This project is part of a larger initiative focused on urban revitalization and cultural enrichment, embracing an innovative approach to architectural design and spatial functionality.

### Spatial Configuration
The design is characterized by a layout of interconnected structures that blend open and controlled environments. This configuration promotes a natural flow, ensuring easy access between various zones, such as studios, communal areas, and exhibition spaces. The architecture features fragmented volumes, creating diverse, box-like forms that resonate with the surrounding context while offering intimate spaces for collaboration and focused work. The layout consists of two primary levels and an underground section, allowing for versatile utilization of space.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The project employs a thoughtful selection of materials to enhance aesthetics and functionality. Glass façades foster transparency and connectivity between indoor and outdoor environments, while concrete serves as a robust structural element, contributing to a minimalistic design. Brick accents add warmth and contextual relevance, and steel reinforcements provide an industrial touch. The integration of greenery, including trees and communal lawns, not only enriches the visual landscape but also supports environmental sustainability, creating inviting outdoor areas conducive to relaxation and inspiration. The design incorporates energy-efficient considerations, aiming for a minimal carbon footprint through strategic material choices and the utilization of natural light.

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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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