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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facade Create A Modern Communal Hub

Author:
Kengo Hanano
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facade Create A Modern Communal Hub

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a transparent glass facade, the design merges sustainable materials with contemporary forms to create a versatile community hub that fosters interaction and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels that optimize structural strength while minimizing waste.
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Incorporates a bent A-frame design that maximizes natural light and open interior space.
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Includes biophilic elements that connect indoor and outdoor environments directly.
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Designed for adaptability, allowing flexible use for various community functions.

### Overview
Located in a vibrant urban context, "Dressed Futurism" investigates contemporary architectural design methodologies, emphasizing functionality, environmental stewardship, and engagement with the surrounding community. The project aims to create a dialogue between the built environment and nature, promoting transparency and fluidity in design while addressing the complexities of modern urban life.

### Spatial Strategy
The arrangement of spaces within the building centers around a large atrium that acts as a communal hub, featuring high ceilings and expansive areas that facilitate social interactions. This central feature is supported by multipurpose areas designed for flexible use, including auditoriums and art galleries that cater to a diverse range of activities and audiences. The design also includes balconies and terraces that effectively integrate indoor and outdoor spaces, encouraging users to connect with the natural environment and explore exterior areas.

### Materiality and Sustainability
The project employs a diverse selection of materials, each chosen for its role in both aesthetics and functionality. Extensive glass facades enhance natural light and visibility, while steel provides structural integrity for expansive designs. Wood adds warmth to interior environments, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and concrete offers durability across various structural components. Sustainability is prioritized through the use of biodegradable and recycled materials, with design strategies that promote energy efficiency, including passive ventilation and natural lighting to reduce environmental impact. The integration of artistic elements from local artists further enriches the project, infusing community identity into its fabric.

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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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