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Charred Wood Cladding and Glass Facades Enhancing Exhibition Spaces in a Sustainable Center

Authors:
Ricardo Rodriguez Huerta, Rasan Taher, Ahnaf Chowdhury
Charred Wood Cladding and Glass Facades Enhancing Exhibition Spaces in a Sustainable Center

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wood cladding and expansive glass facades, this exhibition center enhances visitor interaction while prioritizing sustainability through adaptable spaces for diverse events.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wood cladding for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features an elevated passageway that optimizes visitor movement and interaction.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Integrates natural landscaping to improve environmental quality and visitor experience.
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Offers flexible interior spaces that can be easily reconfigured for various events.

**Project Overview**

The Riga Exhibition Centre is situated in Riga, Latvia, and aims to provide a flexible venue for exhibitions focused on technology, business, and lifestyle. The architectural concept, termed the "Courtyard Intervention," merges innovative design principles with sustainable practices, while reflecting the local cultural context.

**Spatial Strategy**

The design employs a dynamic spatial organization that enhances the visitor experience. A central courtyard functions as a communal area, adaptable to various exhibition formats, from grand presentations to smaller gatherings. An elevated passageway interconnects the different exhibition halls, facilitating movement and engagement among visitors and exhibitors. This configuration encourages fluid transitions between distinct spaces, reinforcing interactions throughout the centre.

**Material Selection and Sustainability**

Material choice is integral to the project, contributing to both its aesthetic and functional characteristics. While specific materials were not detailed, common selections in contemporary architecture may include glass for transparency, concrete for structural integrity, steel for framework support, and wood for interior warmth. Moreover, sustainable materials aim to minimize environmental impact and align with green technologies. The design includes features such as water collection systems to manage runoff and landscaped areas that enhance air quality, contributing to overall sustainability goals. Circulation patterns prioritize ease of movement for both pedestrians and vehicles, incorporating dedicated pathways and designated drop-off zones that ensure efficient access to the centre's various functions. This architectural approach addresses practical needs while anticipating future trends in exhibition space design.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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