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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Flexible Workspace Solution

Authors:
Jiin Tak, Chae yeon Oh, Yunjo Kim, Daepyeong Lim
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Flexible Workspace Solution

Project in-detail

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design facilitates a flexible workspace that adapts to varying needs while prioritizing user comfort and collaboration.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates extensive use of charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels that provide structural strength while minimizing environmental impact.
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Utilizes a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and ventilation throughout the workspace.
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Modular wall systems allow for rapid reconfiguration of spaces based on user needs.
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Integrates sustainable energy solutions, including solar panels, to reduce operational costs.

### Architectural Design Report: FLEXAPT

**Overview**

Located in a context sensitive to the evolving dynamics of post-pandemic office requirements, FLEXAPT addresses the need for adaptable work environments. The project emphasizes flexibility, health, and the incorporation of home-like elements to respond to changing societal demands. By critically evaluating both traditional and contemporary office paradigms, this design seeks to redefine how workspaces function in a rapidly changing world.

**Spatial Flexibility and Adaptation**

FLEXAPT features a hybrid spatial strategy that encourages interaction while accommodating personal space. Its modular design allows for dynamic reconfiguration, catering to various user needs and preferences. Spaces can shift from collaborative settings to isolated workstations, an essential feature to navigate health crises or fluctuating work habits. This adaptability not only enhances user comfort but also supports diverse organizational structures by allowing quick adjustments to the spatial layout as necessary.

**Material Choices and Sustainability**

The selection of materials plays a significant role in the project's overall functionality and environmental responsibility. Extensive use of glass maximizes natural light and contributes to the psychological well-being of occupants. A robust steel framework supports the modularity of the design, while movable walls enable easy reconfiguration of spaces. Sustainable materials—including recycled composites—minimize environmental impact, aligning with contemporary standards for eco-friendly construction. Wood finishes add warmth to the interiors, creating a more inviting atmosphere within the workspace.

Moreover, the integration of energy-efficient systems, such as solar panels, reinforces the project's commitment to sustainability, positioning it as a leader in reducing the carbon footprint of commercial environments. Each design element collectively enhances both the user experience and the ecological responsibility of the building.

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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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