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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Enhance Acoustic Performance in Community Venue

Authors:
Anastasiia Shmondenko, Nataliia Shmondenko
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Enhance Acoustic Performance in Community Venue

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the venue optimizes acoustic experiences while fostering community engagement through its flexible performance space.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates sound-generating features such as an Aeolian harp to enhance acoustic engagement.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for improved durability and fire resistance.
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Features a flexible seating arrangement that accommodates various performance setups.
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Designed with cross-laminated timber panels to optimize structural integrity while minimizing environmental impact.
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Showcases Latvia's national colors, fostering a connection to local cultural identity.

## Overview
The project is located in Latvia, designed as a multifunctional space primarily for music festival activities. It aims to enhance artistic expression through a close interaction with nature, focusing on sound engagement and community connectivity. The design reflects the imagery of open wings, informed by the national colors of Latvia—red and white—combined with a calming green to foster a sense of tranquility amid the performance setting.

## Structural Configuration
The structure comprises a central stage, elevated through platforms of varying heights, allowing for optimal visibility and acoustic performance. Flanking the main stage are sound-generating features that enhance the musical experience from diverse audience perspectives. A semi-circular seating arrangement accommodates 568 spectators, facilitating close proximity to performances and promoting community involvement. Benches are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing for rearrangement based on the specific requirements of each event.

### Materiality and Acoustic Innovation
Materials selected for the construction include wood, metal, and acoustic elements. Structural woods such as pine and spruce provide both aesthetic appeal and integrity, while plywood is utilized for walls and stage platforms due to its lightweight durability. Metal components offer additional structural support and sound generation capabilities. Acoustic quality is enhanced through strategically placed bamboo and wood elements that serve as resonating surfaces. Movable screens made of canvas and fabric improve adaptability for varying performance setups. The careful choice of materials and design strategies underscores the project's commitment to sustainability and community interaction, ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding environment.

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

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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

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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