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Charred Wood and Modular Stages Creating Interactive Outdoor Performance Spaces

Authors:
Yue Xu, Jiaxun Xu
Charred Wood and Modular Stages Creating Interactive Outdoor Performance Spaces

Project in-detail

Modular stages constructed from charred wood harmonize with a flexible layout and acoustic design to create an engaging outdoor venue for diverse music performances.
5 key facts about this project
01
Modular stages allow for adaptable performance formats and audience configurations.
02
Charred wood exterior enhances durability while providing a natural aesthetic.
03
Integrated acoustic curtain optimizes sound quality for diverse performances.
04
Double-layered canvas canopy offers weather protection and sound enhancement.
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Design promotes seamless interaction between the audience and the performers.

### Overview
Located within a forested setting, SYMPHONY is designed to create an immersive experience that intertwines music and nature. The project's intent is to provide flexible spaces that enhance auditory and visual experiences during various performances. By integrating musical elements into the natural landscape, the design reflects a commitment to fostering a dynamic relationship between artists, audiences, and the surrounding environment.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction
The spatial design features modular stage units and versatile seating arrangements that promote adaptability for various performance formats, including solo acts and ensembles. This configuration encourages audience engagement by allowing for movement around the space, providing multiple vantage points during events. The aesthetic arrangement of structural elements is intentionally symmetrical, evoking the harmony inherent in music while ensuring that the audience experience remains central.

### Materiality and Acoustic Performance
Sustainability is a key aspect of the material selection for SYMPHONY. The project prominently incorporates sustainably sourced wooden components, which enhance both structural integrity and acoustic properties. A double-layered canvas canopy serves as a weather-resistant element while optimizing sound quality. Additionally, flexible curtain fabrics are utilized to dynamically adjust acoustic settings based on specific performance requirements. The sound sculpture, composed of wooden strips surrounding the stages, is strategically designed to reflect and absorb sound, creating varied acoustic environments tailored to the nature of the performance.

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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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