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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Defining a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub

Author:
Minjae Lee
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades Defining a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design serves as a resilient multi-modal transportation hub that enhances community connectivity and integrates sustainable practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates drone transit capabilities to enhance urban mobility.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for improved durability and weather resistance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels, supporting sustainability and structural efficiency.
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Includes expansive glass facades to optimize natural light and visibility.
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Employs a bent A-frame design, allowing for innovative spatial configurations.

### Overview

Located in a rapidly urbanizing area of South Korea, the project addresses contemporary urban challenges, particularly the adaptations necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The design prioritizes adaptability and functionality while facilitating community engagement through a modular framework of interconnected residential units and transit terminals. This framework aims to promote resilience by diversifying usage patterns, effectively alleviating the spatial constraints often found in high-density living environments.

### Masterplan Configuration

The masterplan is organized around a structured grid, featuring multi-layered apartment modules strategically integrated with central communal spaces and transit hubs. Designed for connectivity, the pathways encourage pedestrian movement and social interaction among residents. Each apartment module is positioned linearly with vertical expansion, allowing for natural ventilation and the inclusion of terraces that enhance access to green spaces within the urban context. Central communal areas provide vital spaces for social activities and recreational environments, reinforcing the sense of community.

### Mobility and Infrastructure

The Regional Hub serves as the project's focal point for urban mobility, facilitating connections for both human and drone transit. Constructed with high-strength concrete, steel, and glass, the terminal's design fosters a robust and transparent façade that enhances visibility and user interaction. The functional design promotes sustainable transportation options, equipped to manage diverse modalities, including electric vehicles. Complementing this, the Spoke Terminal connects local routes to the broader urban network, featuring innovative vertical travel solutions aimed at minimizing congestion and providing essential local amenities.

### Material Strategy

The selected materials—high-strength concrete for stability, a steel framework for structural integrity, and glass façades for natural light and visual connectivity—are integral to fulfilling both functional and aesthetic objectives. Additionally, green roof systems are incorporated to improve thermal insulation and support ecological benefits, aligning with the project's sustainability goals.

### Innovative Features

The project also includes adaptive infrastructure designed to accommodate emerging urban patterns and technologies, especially the integration of drone logistics for future transportation needs. The community-centric design emphasizes recreational and social spaces, illustrating a commitment to improving residents' quality of life within this urban setting.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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