Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Harmony in a Multifunctional Sports Hub

Author:
Nini Ye
Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Harmony in a Multifunctional Sports Hub

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and extensive glass elements, the design integrates existing natural features to create a multifunctional sports complex that promotes community engagement and diverse athletic activities.
5 key facts about this project
01
Constructed with charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
02
Incorporates extensive glass elements to maximize natural light throughout the facility.
03
Features cross-laminated timber panels, promoting sustainable building practices.
04
Includes multiple outdoor sports areas seamlessly integrated into existing landscapes.
05
Designed with flexible spaces that accommodate a variety of athletic events and community activities.

**Overview of the Sports Citadel**

Located in Mappano, the Sports Citadel comprises an integrated sports complex designed to accommodate a diverse range of athletic activities while fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship. The facility is intended to serve both elite athletes and local residents, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. The overall design prioritizes the connection between urban activities and existing natural elements, such as mature trees and surrounding roadways.

**Spatial Strategy**

The spatial organization of the Sports Citadel is anchored by a main stadium, which functions as a central hub for various sporting events and community gatherings. Adjacent to the stadium, a sports center provides comprehensive training facilities, including courts for volleyball and basketball, a gymnasium, and swimming pools. The layout is intentionally designed to enhance movement and interaction among users, with pedestrian pathways interconnecting the different facilities. Additional outdoor spaces feature a running track, climbing walls, and multipurpose sports grounds, which serve both athletic and recreational purposes.

**Material Selection and Sustainability**

Material choices for the Sports Citadel reflect a commitment to sustainability and durability. Concrete serves as a primary structural material, offering strength and adaptability. Steel elements in the framing and roofing support expansive interior spaces while promoting modern aesthetics. Glass façades are utilized to maximize natural light and create visual connections between indoor and outdoor environments. Eco-friendly finishes, including recycled composites and low-impact paints, further reduce the ecological footprint, aligning with the project's sustainability objectives.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

`
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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy