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Charred Wood Shingles Enhance Community Hub With Sustainable Design Elements

Authors:
Mario Pisani, Massimiliano Ciccotti, Vincenzo Ranauro
Charred Wood Shingles Enhance Community Hub With Sustainable Design Elements

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wood shingles and expansive glass facades, this educational facility in Foggia fosters a vibrant community space dedicated to the arts.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates a green roof that enhances thermal insulation and promotes biodiversity.
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Features large-scale murals created by local artists, integrating community art into the building's identity.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for improved structural efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.
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Design includes flexible modular spaces that can be reconfigured for various artistic activities.
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Employs soundproofing techniques to effectively separate performance areas from quiet learning spaces.

### Project Overview

Located in Foggia, the design caters to a specialized school of the arts, aiming to enhance the city's cultural framework. This initiative represents a collaborative effort between urban planners and architects, focusing on functionality and aesthetic coherence. The building serves as both an educational facility and a community center, aligning with contemporary standards of design while promoting environmental responsibility.

### Spatial and Functional Strategy

The architectural approach emphasizes creativity and connectivity within the community. Artistic murals on the building's exterior not only reflect local culture but also establish a dialogue between the arts and the public, facilitating engagement. The layout includes thoughtfully designed external green spaces that provide access to nature, creating an environment conducive to artistic expression and collaboration among diverse disciplines, including music, theater, and visual arts.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Material choices for the project reflect a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.

- **Solar Panels**: Located on the roof, these panels contribute to a significant reduction in the building's carbon footprint.

- **Concrete**: Serving as the main structural component, the concrete provides durability and support for multi-functional spaces while allowing expansive interiors.

- **Glass Facades**: These elements optimize natural light and energy efficiency, enhancing the building's inviting atmosphere and symbolizing transparency and accessibility to the arts.

- **Metal Cladding**: Utilized to reinforce the modern aesthetic, metal elements accentuate the building’s design while ensuring longevity.

- **Green Roof**: The incorporation of vegetation supports ecological benefits, such as improved stormwater management and enhanced biodiversity.

The project also integrates advanced sustainability features, including rainwater harvesting systems and a layout designed to promote natural ventilation, further minimizing energy reliance. The design prioritizes flexible interior spaces, accommodating various activities and fostering collaboration across different art forms while ensuring effective acoustic performance for music and performance areas.

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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.

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

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