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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Façades in a Flexible Family Dwelling

Author:
Mawj Khaldoon Fadhil Al Darraji
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Façades in a Flexible Family Dwelling

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass façades, the design adapts to family needs while promoting a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates a modular layout that allows spaces to be reconfigured as family needs change.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for improved durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features expansive glazing to enhance natural lighting and outdoor visibility.
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Integrates sustainable practices through the use of locally sourced materials.
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Includes flexible outdoor living areas that extend the interior space.

## Project Overview
Located in the Emirates, the Remoduluxe adaptive house merges traditional and contemporary architectural elements to meet the evolving needs of modern Emirati families. The design focuses on flexibility and sustainability, emphasizing a responsive living environment that adapts to the dynamics of family life. This approach addresses the demands of contemporary society while remaining sensitive to cultural context.

### Spatial Configuration
The layout of the Remoduluxe house is designed to facilitate both communal interaction and privacy. Open floor plans connect the living, dining, and kitchen areas, fostering a sense of unity among family members. Multi-functional rooms enhance adaptability, allowing spaces to be repurposed as family needs change. Outdoor areas, including gardens and terraces, are integral to the design, offering extensions of indoor living environments and promoting interaction with nature.

### Material Selection
Materials chosen for the construction of the Remoduluxe house are critical to its performance and aesthetic quality. A robust concrete structure serves as the foundation, while large glass windows provide natural light and visual connectivity with the surrounding environment. The warmth of wood is incorporated into both the exterior and interior, enhancing the tactile experience. Aluminum features in structural elements, ensuring durability and modernity, and ceramic tiles are utilized throughout for their longevity and maintenance ease. These materials collectively reflect a commitment to quality and sustainability in design.

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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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