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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in a Versatile Community Center

Author:
Galina Nikolaeva Mahova
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in a Versatile Community Center

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the community center emphasizes sustainability and versatility, providing a dynamic space for education and recreation.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates a green roof to enhance biodiversity and improve air quality.
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Utilizes flexible partitions for adaptable space configurations for various functions.
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Features an innovative bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and airflow.
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Employs reclaimed materials to reinforce sustainability and local materiality.
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Includes outdoor courtyards designed for educational workshops and community events.

The project is situated in an urban setting characterized by a diverse architectural landscape. The intent is to create a functional space that integrates with its surroundings while addressing the needs of its users. By focusing on optimizing spatial organization and enhancing user interaction, the design aims to facilitate both individual and communal activities.

**Spatial Organization and User Interaction**
The layout emphasizes fluid movement between various functional areas, ensuring each zone is easily accessible and promotes social engagement. Open-plan configurations are strategically placed alongside designated quiet areas to balance collaboration and privacy. The design incorporates adaptable spaces that can be reconfigured to accommodate different events and activities, enhancing overall usability.

**Materiality and Environmental Considerations**
Materials have been selected for their durability, aesthetic qualities, and low environmental impact. The use of sustainable materials is prioritized, with an emphasis on locally sourced options to reduce the project’s carbon footprint. Natural light is maximized through large windows and skylights, contributing to energy efficiency and creating a comfortable internal environment. Additionally, green roofs and integrated landscaping elements support biodiversity while aiding in natural temperature regulation.

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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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