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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Elevate Lakeside Wellness Center Design

Authors:
Angeliki Nonofakidi, Christos Togias, Panagiotis-spyridon Panagiotaropoulos
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Elevate Lakeside Wellness Center Design

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the lakeside wellness center is designed to create a serene environment that fosters healing and community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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The design features a bent A-frame structure that enhances structural integrity while minimizing material use.
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Charred wooden shingles are employed for their aesthetic appeal and resistance to weathering.
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Cross-laminated timber panels are utilized for rapid assembly and sustainable sourcing.
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Large windows strategically positioned to provide panoramic views enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Community gardens integrated into the landscape design promote biodiversity and visitor engagement.

### Overview
Located near a lakeside, the project emphasizes the integration of natural elements with functional spaces to promote wellness and community interaction. The design framework seeks to enhance the visitor experience by facilitating social engagement while preserving personal privacy, creating an environment that encourages relaxation and reflection.

### Spatial Organization
The layout is carefully structured, with designated areas including a therapy room, common area/library, dining room, kitchen, nursery, nurse rooms, visitor rooms, and a chapel/observatory. An intuitive flow between these spaces facilitates ease of movement and accessibility, promoting interaction among visitors and staff. The arrangement prioritizes both community engagement and individual comfort, offering open spaces with sightlines that connect various programs without sacrificing privacy.

### Integration of Natural Elements
The project's design reflects the contours and fluidity of the surrounding landscape through its architectural forms. The use of large windows maximizes natural light and creates visual connections between indoor and outdoor environments. Material selections focus on natural textures, with an emphasis on sustainability, likely utilizing wood to enhance warmth and tranquility. A meandering path symbolizes the lakeside's rhythm, while integrated water features promote mindfulness and sensory engagement, reinforcing the project’s connection to nature.

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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.

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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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