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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Façades Create Communal Spaces for Urban Living

Author:
Kimberly A Cueto Pena
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Façades Create Communal Spaces for Urban Living

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and expansive glass façades, the design fosters community interaction within an urban environment by seamlessly integrating residential units and shared spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with charred wooden shingles, promoting durability and fire resistance.
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A sky bridge connects various sections, enhancing community mobility and interaction.
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Incorporates extensive glass façades for natural light and visual transparency.
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Features flexible indoor spaces adaptable for multiple community functions.
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Landscaped areas integrate interactive gardens designed for resident engagement.

**Project Overview**
Pueblo Verde is an architectural initiative designed to enhance community interaction and improve the residential quality of life within an urban environment. The project integrates communal spaces, individual residences, and linear parks, creating a context that encourages social engagement and an active lifestyle among residents. Its design draws from anthropological principles that highlight the benefits of social connectivity for emotional well-being.

**Spatial Organization**
The layout of Pueblo Verde features a diverse array of building typologies that accommodate multiple functions, including residential, commercial, and communal spaces. Design elements such as outdoor parks and interactive gardens are incorporated to facilitate participatory activities, while indoor atriums provide flexible spaces for workshops, meetings, and leisure activities. The arrangement of these spaces promotes interactions among various users and nurtures a sense of community.

**Materiality and Sustainability**
The selection of materials for Pueblo Verde emphasizes sustainability and local relevance. Key materials include wood, which fosters warmth and tactile experiences; concrete, which ensures durability; glass, which enhances natural light and visual transparency; and metal, which contributes to structural integrity while minimizing maintenance needs. This careful integration of materials supports a balance of durability, comfort, and aesthetics, critical for a community-centric environment.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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