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Charred Wood Façades and Green Terraces in a Bangkok Artist Retreat

Authors:
Siu Woo Wong, Simon Chaw Ming Lee
Charred Wood Façades and Green Terraces in a Bangkok Artist Retreat

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wood façades and expansive green terraces, the design creates a dynamic artistic retreat that seamlessly integrates creativity with the urban fabric of Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wood shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Features a unique bent A-frame design that optimizes space and natural light.
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Includes extensive green terraces to promote biodiversity in an urban setting.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural integrity and sustainability.
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Offers dedicated communal areas designed to facilitate artist collaboration and engagement.

### Overview
Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the artist's retreat is designed to enhance urban accessibility and foster community interaction through artistic expression. Set within a dense urban context, the project emphasizes the integration of art into daily life, creating both a sanctuary for artists and a bridge to the surrounding city. By drawing on the vibrant cultural fabric of Bangkok, the design aims to facilitate engagement between artists and the public while providing a conducive environment for creative practices.

### Spatial Organization
The vertical layout of the building distinguishes its functions across multiple floors. The ground floor accommodates a café and reception area, establishing a welcoming space for both visitors and artists. The first through fourth floors host a diverse range of facilities, including artist studios, workshop areas, accommodation, and leisure spaces, culminating in a roof garden featuring outdoor seating. This multi-functional arrangement encourages collaboration and supports various aspects of artistic creation while maintaining dedicated storage areas to manage the functional needs of the environment.

### Material Selection
A considered approach to materiality informs the retreat's identity and functionality. Structural elements predominantly utilize concrete for its durability and contemporary appeal. Extensive glass facades allow natural light to flood the interiors, fostering a visual connection with the urban landscape. Meanwhile, wood elements in the roof garden and seating areas introduce warmth and an organic quality, reinforcing the building's role as an artistic sanctuary. This combination of materials not only addresses aesthetic and functional requirements but also responds effectively to the climatic conditions of Bangkok.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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