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Charred Wooden Shingles and Engineered Wood Form a Multifunctional Community Hub

Authors:
Jae Hyun Yoo, Riryong Yeom
Charred Wooden Shingles and Engineered Wood Form a Multifunctional Community Hub

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and engineered wood, the design integrates traditional Korean aesthetics with modern prefabrication techniques to create a multifunctional community space that fosters social interaction and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels to optimize structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Features a unique bent A-frame design that provides ample natural light and ventilation.
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Designed as a multifunctional space adaptable for various community activities.
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Reflects traditional Korean architectural elements while employing modern prefabrication methods.

## Overview

Located in the vibrant urban context near historical sites such as Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Shrine in South Korea, the Pan-Nori project embodies a thoughtful integration of contemporary design with traditional Korean cultural elements. The intent is to create a structure that acknowledges and celebrates cultural legacy while employing modern architectural innovation to foster community engagement.

## Spatial Strategy

The architectural layout is carefully crafted to balance public interaction and private focus. The ground floor is designed to facilitate social connectivity, featuring open spaces and flexible arrangements for community activities, thus positioning it as a potential hub for the area. In contrast, the upper floors are allocated for more private functions, encouraging individual pursuits and activities. This strategic spatial organization is enhanced by sectional openings that promote natural light and visual connectivity between spaces.

## Material Selection

The material choices contribute significantly to the building's architectural narrative. Engineered wood is utilized for structural components, offering both strength and sustainability, while extensive glass facades ensure transparency and connectivity with the outdoors. Metal elements provide structural integrity along with a contemporary aesthetic. Together, these materials create inviting interiors that resonate with warmth and serve to bridge the urban environment with the heritage of Korean design.

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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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