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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facade in a Flexible Learning Facility

Authors:
Tommaso Secchi, Dario Ruberti
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facade in a Flexible Learning Facility

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and extensive glass elements, the design facilitates an adaptable learning environment that merges indoor and outdoor spaces for enhanced educational interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates modular construction techniques for adaptable space usage.
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Features a façade combining charred wooden shingles and expansive glass for natural light.
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Includes dedicated outdoor learning areas seamlessly integrated with the building.
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Employs sustainable materials promoting energy efficiency and low maintenance.
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Designed with flexible classrooms that can reconfigure based on teaching methods.

## Project Overview
The modern educational facility is located in [insert geographical location], an area recognized for its cultural and educational significance. The design prioritizes the interaction between community and learning spaces while addressing contemporary educational requirements through its innovative architectural principles.

## Spatial Strategy
A modular design framework underpins the facility, providing adaptability in space utilization. This design encourages connectivity between indoor and outdoor environments, enhancing user experiences. Communal areas are strategically incorporated, fostering collaboration and interaction, particularly within the ground floor exhibition hall and open reception space, which connect seamlessly to external spaces through large glass doors.

## Materiality and Sustainability
The selection of materials emphasizes both structural integrity and aesthetic quality. Reinforced concrete serves as the backbone of the building, while extensive use of glass allows for natural light penetration and visual continuity with the surroundings. Metal elements, including stainless steel and aluminum, confer a modern aesthetic, complementing the natural stone panels used for façade treatments. Sustainability considerations are integrated throughout; energy-efficient materials and natural ventilation systems support ecological goals and minimize reliance on artificial lighting, creating an uplifting atmosphere conducive to learning.

## Architectural Details
The building’s façade features a dynamic arrangement of modular glass and stone panels, offering varying levels of transparency to blend privacy with openness. Internally, spaces are organized logically: a well-lit library designed for both individual and group study, flexible lecture rooms equipped with up-to-date technology, and conveniently placed administrative areas facilitate operational efficiency. Strategic placements of skylights and large windows throughout ensure ample daylight, further enhancing the educational environment. Open staircases and spatial connections promote movement and fluidity through the facility, reinforcing a sense of community within the space.

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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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