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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Envelop a Community-Focused Space

Authors:
Bogdan - Alexandru Simionescu, Andreea - Viorica Simionescu
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Envelop a Community-Focused Space

Project in-detail

Charred wooden shingles complement cross-laminated timber panels in a thoughtfully designed space that fosters community engagement and interaction.
5 key facts about this project
01
Charred wooden shingles provide enhanced fire resistance while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
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Cross-laminated timber panels offer structural efficiency and reduce construction time.
03
The bent A-frame design promotes optimal natural light penetration and airflow.
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Integrated rainwater harvesting systems support ecological sustainability.
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Flexible interior spaces facilitate various community functions and activities.

The project is located in an urban setting, aimed at enhancing the functionality and aesthetic of the area while responding to the site's unique characteristics. It integrates seamlessly with the existing urban fabric, facilitating both public engagement and private use. The overall design intent emphasizes creating a balanced environment that accommodates various activities while promoting efficient movement and interaction among users.

**Spatial Strategy**
The layout prioritizes accessibility and flow, incorporating open spaces that encourage social interaction while delineating private areas for individual use. The design features a series of interconnected zones, facilitating a range of activities from collaborative work to quiet reflection. Strategic placement of entrances and circulation paths enhances navigation, allowing for intuitive movement throughout the structure.

**Materiality and Sustainability**
The choice of materials reflects both durability and environmental responsibility, utilizing locally sourced options that minimize transportation-related emissions. The building incorporates advanced insulation and energy-efficient systems that reduce overall energy consumption. Natural light is maximized through large windows, reducing reliance on artificial lighting while enhancing the interior environment. Low-impact construction techniques have been employed to ensure minimal disturbance to the surrounding area during the building process.

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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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