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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Ski Resort Experience

Authors:
Nikolett Toth, Ajsa Ilona Eles, Panna Erdős
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Defining a Ski Resort Experience

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design enhances its mountainous context while providing essential facilities for ski enthusiasts.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels to promote structural efficiency and thermal performance.
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Features a bent A-frame design that allows for optimal snow shedding.
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Includes dedicated equipment storage and changing areas for skier convenience.
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Integrates large windows to maximize natural light and outdoor views.

**Overview**

Located in a mountainous region conducive to skiing, the design reflects a deliberate integration of built and natural environments. The intent is to create a facility that combines functionality with aesthetic coherence, aligned with the geographic and climatic characteristics of the site. The architecture is characterized by its unobtrusive presence, effectively echoing the contours of the surrounding landscape.

**Spatial Strategy and User Flow**

The design incorporates a multi-tiered structure with a well-defined spatial organization that accommodates various functions, including changing areas, equipment stations, and communal spaces for relaxation. A notable feature is the entrance terrace, which facilitates smooth transitions between outdoor activities and the indoor environment, promoting continuity of experience. Expansive windows enhance the connection to the outdoors, allowing natural light to permeate the interior and fostering an engaging atmosphere.

**Materiality and Environmental Considerations**

The material palette includes reinforced concrete for durability, complemented by wood in the cladding and finishes to provide warmth and harmony with the surroundings. Careful attention to insulation and moisture protection is evident, ensuring climatic comfort essential for a ski resort context. Additional landscaping features, such as pebbles, reinforce the connection to the natural terrain, while textured battening on the façade enhances both aesthetic appeal and weather resistance. This selection of materials balances structural integrity with ecological sensitivity, underscoring the project's commitment to sustainability and contextual relevance.

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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

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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