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Charred Wood Accents and Glass Facades Define A Multi-Functional Cultural Center

Authors:
Willem Schilte, Stephan van der Wel
Charred Wood Accents and Glass Facades Define A Multi-Functional Cultural Center

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wood accents and expansive glass facades, the innovative design culminates in a versatile cultural hub that fosters creativity and collaboration within Bangkok's fashion community.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wood shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design, optimizing space and aesthetic appeal.
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Integrates communal areas to enhance collaboration among fashion professionals.
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Includes extensive glass facades to promote natural light and connection to the surroundings.

### Overview
The Bangkok Fashion Hub is situated in the heart of Bangkok and aims to position the city as a significant player in the global fashion industry. It serves as a dedicated space where local culture converges with creative expression, allowing for dynamic engagement among fashion enthusiasts, creators, and the community at large. The design draws upon the characteristics of renowned fashion capitals, yet it emphasizes Bangkok's unique cultural identity.

### Spatial Strategy
The building's spatial organization is designed to facilitate interaction and movement among its various functional areas, which include a library, workshops, classrooms, conference rooms, a market, a main hall, a lobby, and hospitality facilities. Central to the layout is the grand lobby, which functions as an atrium that connects all major spaces, reinforcing the hub's focus on community engagement. The incorporation of a setback design enhances the visual relationship between the interior and urban landscape, promoting a coherent transition between indoor and outdoor environments.

### Materiality and Aesthetics
The material selection for the hub plays a vital role in reflecting its architectural vision. The extensive use of glass allows natural light to permeate the building, promoting transparency and connectivity. Steel is strategically employed in structural elements, particularly the triangular bracing, which contributes a modern aesthetic while ensuring stability. Concrete offers durability in functional areas such as ramps and flooring, complemented by wooden accents that add warmth to the overall environment. The architectural language, marked by bold color elements and striking triangular facades, aligns with the vibrant character of Bangkok, underscoring its commitment to fostering creativity within the fashion sector.

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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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