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Charred Wooden Shingles and Community Gardens in a Harmonious Landscape Setting

Author:
Marc Augustin Joseph Viaud
Charred Wooden Shingles and Community Gardens in a Harmonious Landscape Setting

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and biophilic design elements, the development creates a seamless dialogue with its landscape while offering versatile community spaces for public engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced weather resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Utilizes biophilic design to integrate natural elements within communal spaces.
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Includes versatile outdoor areas designed for community gatherings and activities.
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Adopts a bent A-frame design to maximize interior space while minimizing environmental impact.

**Overview**
Located within a carefully curated landscape, "Opus Loci" integrates architectural design with its surrounding environment to cultivate a distinct sense of place. This project focuses on fostering a connection between users and their surroundings, reflecting an understanding of local cultural contexts and the natural landscape. The architectural language employed seeks to embody this ethos while delivering functional spaces that promote community interaction and identity.

**Site Layout and Community Interaction**
The design employs a topographical approach, with structures positioned to cascade down a hillside. This layered site layout enhances both accessibility and scenic views. Pathways weave through strategically placed green spaces, promoting engagement and exploration among users. Community-centric features, such as gathering areas and multifunctional spaces, facilitate public use and social cohesion. The incorporation of courtyards and gardens offers moments of respite, reinforcing the project's commitment to community-oriented design.

**Materiality and Architectural Forms**
Material selection plays a crucial role in the realization of the project’s vision. The use of brick and natural stone anchors the buildings into the landscape, while timber and glass contribute to warmth and light within the interiors. Key architectural features, including arched structures, provide versatility and ventilation, drawing from traditional design motifs. The careful combination of these materials reflects a balance between contemporary techniques and cultural relevance, further enhancing the project's connection to its locale.

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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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