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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Harmonious Community Space

Authors:
Julie Hagopian, Ann Dihn
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Harmonious Community Space

Project in-detail

Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design fosters a seamless connection to the natural environment while providing a versatile space for community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features large overhangs that facilitate natural ventilation and shading.
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Incorporates community gardens integrated into the landscaping design.
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Employs passive solar strategies with strategically placed windows for light optimization.
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Adopts a bent A-frame structure to improve spatial dynamics and structural efficiency.

**Project Overview**
The project is located in an urban context characterized by mixed-use developments, aiming to enhance community engagement and connectivity. Designed with the intent to respond to the surrounding architectural language while introducing a contemporary perspective, the facility serves a dual function—a public space and a collaborative work environment. This design prioritizes accessibility and promotes interaction among various user groups.

**Spatial Organization**
The interior layout employs a segmented approach, facilitating a clear distinction between private workspaces and communal areas. Open-plan sections are complemented by smaller, acoustically treated zones designed for focus and privacy. Circulation pathways are deliberately expansive, encouraging movement and social interaction, while strategically placed gathering spots foster informal collaboration and community activities.

**Material Selection and Environmental Considerations**
Materials have been chosen for their durability and sustainability, with an emphasis on locally sourced and recycled options. The facade integrates high-performance glazing and shading systems to optimize natural light while minimizing energy consumption. Additionally, green roofs and rainwater harvesting systems are incorporated to enhance the building's ecological footprint, promoting biodiversity and reducing urban heat island effects.

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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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