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Charred Wooden Shingles and Geometric Forms Enhance Community Functionality Through Sustainable Design

Authors:
Milena Kiernowicz, Klaudia Lewandowska, Kamila Michalkiewicz, Aleksandra Łabuda
Charred Wooden Shingles and Geometric Forms Enhance Community Functionality Through Sustainable Design

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and geometric forms, the design promotes environmental sensitivity while providing a multifunctional space for community gatherings and events.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a green roof for ecological benefits and insulation.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles to enhance durability and aesthetics.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency.
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Designed with flexible spaces to accommodate various community functions.
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Integrates geometric landscaping to promote seamless outdoor interaction.

### Project Overview

The Kip Island Auditorium is located on Kip Island and aims to unify existing structures within the surrounding area. The design emphasis is on creating a dynamic relationship between built and natural environments, enhancing both community interaction and the functionality of the space.

### Spatial Configuration and User Engagement

The auditorium is strategically organized into distinct functional areas, including small and large conference halls, exhibition spaces, and a café. This configuration allows for flexibility, accommodating events ranging from intimate meetings to larger gatherings. The design fosters community engagement through dedicated exhibition halls tailored to art and cultural displays, while the café and open office spaces encourage informal interactions and collaboration among users. Pathways integrated with green spaces further facilitate movement, promoting leisure activities like walking and jogging along the adjacent river and promenade.

### Materiality and Aesthetic Considerations

The use of materials in the Kip Island Auditorium reflects considerations of durability and local context. The façade features traditional wood for a warm, natural aesthetic, complemented by extensive glass elements that enhance visibility and create a connection with the landscaped areas. Concrete is employed for structural components to ensure robustness and longevity. Natural light is a significant aspect of the interior design, creating bright spaces that maintain a harmonious visual relationship with the surroundings. Green roofs serve a dual purpose by providing insulation and fostering ecological habitats, contributing to the building’s overall sustainability objectives.

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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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