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Charred Wood Shingles and Concrete Towers Shaping Coastal Reflection Spaces

Charred Wood Shingles and Concrete Towers Shaping Coastal Reflection Spaces
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Charred wood shingles envelop concrete towers, creating a dialogue with the coastal landscape that facilitates communal gathering and individual reflection.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles are utilized for their aesthetic appeal and weather resistance.
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Concrete towers provide structural stability while creating visual height.
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Cross-laminated timber panels enhance the building's sustainability and thermal performance.
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The bent A-frame design allows for expansive interior spaces with natural light.
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Water features are integrated to enhance the connection between architecture and landscape.

**Overview**

"Khora - The Space Lying Between Two Limits" is located in the mountainous region of Bellaria Igea Marina, Italy. The project seeks to establish a conceptual dialogue between the natural environment and human experience, utilizing its coastal context to explore themes of connectivity and existential duality. By engaging with natural elements such as wind and water, the design reflects a nuanced relationship between architecture and its surroundings.

**Materiality and Symbolic Representation**

The construction employs concrete, steel, glass, wood, and metal panels, each chosen for both structural performance and symbolic significance. Concrete serves as the primary structural element, providing durability against coastal forces, while steel facilitates open interior spaces through its strength and flexibility. Glass elements enhance the connection between interior spaces and the external landscape, allowing for natural light and views, whereas wood provides a warm counterbalance to heavier materials. Metal panels contribute to the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, reinforcing the project's thematic explorations.

**Spatial Dynamics and User Experience**

The architectural layout features a series of tall, monolithic forms that function as visual markers and spiritual beacons within the landscape. The design integrates expansive open areas for communal gatherings alongside intimate spaces for personal contemplation, fostering a balance between connectivity and solitude. The gradation of elevated platforms and sunken gathering spaces mirrors the natural topography, allowing for varied experiences of movement and interaction. Water features are incorporated to symbolize transition and reflection, enhancing the sensory engagement of the space. Through these spatial strategies, the project aims to create a rich tapestry of experiences that invite reflection on existence within the natural world.

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The Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 competition invites architects and designers worldwide to rethink small-scale living by creating an off-grid, modular micro dwelling under 25 m². Now in its 11th edition, the contest emphasizes sustainable, innovative, and human-centered design that demonstrates how compact living can have a big impact.

With a €100,000 prize fund, entries will be evaluated for originality, efficiency, and their response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. The competition is open to everyone, with submissions allowed individually or in teams of up to four. Registration closes on 30 September 2026, and winners will be announced on 15 December 2026.

By celebrating creativity within strict limits, MICROHOME 2026 continues to push the boundaries of compact architecture and sustainable living.

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