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Charred Wood Shingles and Automated Systems Shaping Dynamic Public Interaction Spaces

Authors:
Nikolai Hanke, Simon Treml
Charred Wood Shingles and Automated Systems Shaping Dynamic Public Interaction Spaces

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wood shingles and automated interaction systems, this design provides an engaging public space that fosters education and exploration of digital connectivity.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates automated interaction systems to engage visitors effectively.
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The bent A-frame design optimizes natural light and acoustic performance.
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Constructed with cross-laminated timber panels to reduce carbon footprint.
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Features dynamic public screens that facilitate real-time data interaction.

### Overview

"The Public Screen" is positioned within a cultural context that fosters exploration of the Internet's complexities and its societal implications. This project modifies an existing museum to serve as a physical intersection of the digital and physical realms, promoting an understanding of the Internet's mechanisms and historical significance for its visitors.

### Spatial Strategy and User Interaction

The architectural design emphasizes interactive experiences, guiding users through the journey of data as it traverses the Internet. The layout creates distinct pathways that mimic the flow of information, allowing visitors to navigate through various spaces—such as exhibition areas, cafes, and ticketing stations—reflecting the navigation of an online interface. Educational opportunities are inherent in the spatial arrangement, as it encourages exploration and inquiry, supporting a deeper engagement with the material presented.

### Materiality and Sustainability

The project employs a carefully chosen palette of materials to convey themes rooted in digital connectivity. Concrete provides a durable base structure, while glass enhances transparency, symbolizing clarity in information flow. Steel offers structural integrity, representing the resilience of network infrastructures, and wood introduces warmth, balancing the more industrial elements. Additionally, sustainable design principles are integrated through resource-efficient material selection, green spaces, and energy-minimizing systems, ensuring functionality and environmental responsibility. This mixture not only supports the conceptual framework of the design but also enhances the user experience within the museum’s context.

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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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