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Charred Wood Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance a Multifunctional Arts Space

Author:
Pavel Denisov
Charred Wood Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance a Multifunctional Arts Space

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass façades, the design creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments while serving as a vibrant educational hub for the arts.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates an innovative bent A-frame design for optimal structural support and aesthetics.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Features extensive glass façades to maximize natural light and outdoor views.
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Includes multifunctional spaces that adapt to various artistic and community events.
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Integrates green roofing systems to promote biodiversity and sustainability.

### Project Overview
Located near Square Jacques Antoine in Paris, "The Flower of Montparnasse" serves as a cultural and educational hub for the arts. The design integrates a school with a public civic space, emphasizing community participation, artistic development, and environmental responsibility. The architectural vision reflects a commitment to fostering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages engagement with the arts across diverse demographics.

### Spatial Layout and User Engagement
The project features a hexagonal layout that allows for fluid circulation and visually distinct outdoor performance areas. A welcoming entrance showcases extensive glazing, providing transparency and inviting the public into the dynamic interior. The design accommodates various activities—classrooms, galleries, and multifunctional spaces—while maintaining a sense of openness. Landscaping integrates seating areas and gardens, promoting communal use and spontaneous interactions among users.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The material palette includes glass, steel, wood, and concrete, selected for their aesthetic appeal, structural integrity, and sustainability. Glass façades enhance natural light and create a connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Steel provides modern support, while wood adds warmth and tactile quality to the interiors. Concrete ensures durability, especially in foundational elements. Additionally, green roof systems enhance biodiversity and contribute to energy efficiency, aligning with the project's sustainability goals. The incorporation of phase-based construction practices allows for an adaptable development process that minimizes disruptions in the surrounding community.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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