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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Integration in a Multi-Functional Community Structure

Author:
Zihao Wang
Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Integration in a Multi-Functional Community Structure

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design prioritizes flexibility and community interaction within a sustainable multi-functional living environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using charred wooden shingles that enhance durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for improved structural stability and sustainability.
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Features a unique bent A-frame design that optimizes spatial efficiency and aesthetics.
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Includes extensive green roofs that promote biodiversity and aid in rainwater management.
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Integrates communal spaces strategically positioned to foster social interaction among residents.

### Project Overview

This residential and commercial development is designed to integrate urban living with communal spaces, emphasizing both functional diversity and community interaction. The project's layout consists of various building types, thoughtfully arranged to enhance relationships among public, communal, and private areas. Attention has been given to the geographical context, ensuring that the design is responsive to its environment and community needs.

### Spatial Configuration and Community Focus

The architectural strategy emphasizes adaptability through innovative spatial arrangements. Notable features include "servant boxes," which enable versatile use of spaces for living, working, and leisure, while promoting efficient circulation. Expansive communal areas, such as shared gardens and open terraces, are central to the design, fostering social interactions among residents and reinforcing a sense of community.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

A distinct aspect of the project is its materiality, which balances aesthetic appeal with structural integrity. Concrete serves as a primary building material, ensuring durability; glass elements enhance natural lighting and visual connections to the environment; and natural-finished wood adds warmth. Textured brickwork provides visual variety and contextual relevance, while metal screens contribute to shading and privacy. This material selection not only supports energy efficiency but also aligns with sustainable practices through passive design strategies and potential integration of renewable technologies.

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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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