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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Mindfulness Retreat in a Rural Setting

Author:
JIMYEONG PARK
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Mindfulness Retreat in a Rural Setting

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design integrates sustainable materials to create a tranquil retreat focused on mindfulness and communal engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels to optimize structural efficiency.
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Features a bent A-frame design to maximize natural light and ventilation.
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Integrates rainwater harvesting systems for sustainable water management.
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Includes community gardens to encourage interaction and local food cultivation.

### Project Overview

The Stone Barn Meditation Camp, designed by M-Archive, is situated in a serene landscape that supports meditation, yoga, and community activities. The project emphasizes a sustained connection to the natural environment while incorporating modern design elements. Through careful planning, it aims to foster mental well-being within a framework that promotes interaction with nature.

### Site Organization and User Experience

The site is organized into distinct zones, including fruit gardens, a greenhouse, wellness facilities, and common areas. These components support sustainable practices and offer engagement opportunities for visitors. The circulation system is designed to facilitate movement between these areas while maintaining views of the natural surroundings, enhancing the overall user experience. Pathways serve both practical and contemplative purposes, guiding users through the lush landscape.

### Material Selection and Sustainability Initiatives

The material palette combines natural and sustainable elements, featuring reinforced concrete for structural integrity, wood for warmth, and glass for visual connections to the landscape. Notable sustainability practices include the implementation of rainwater harvesting and solar energy systems, along with rain gardens that enhance environmental resilience. This thoughtful approach to materiality and systems not only reduces ecological impact but also promotes an understanding of sustainable living among users.

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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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