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Charred Wooden Shingles and Historic Brick Form a Multifunctional Cultural Hub

Author:
Tony Filardo
Charred Wooden Shingles and Historic Brick Form a Multifunctional Cultural Hub

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles alongside historic brick, the cultural hub integrates sustainable design elements to create a versatile space for community engagement and artistic expression.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels that promote sustainable construction practices.
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Utilizes a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and ventilation.
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Integrates existing historical brick structures to maintain cultural continuity.
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Offers flexible space configurations to accommodate diverse community activities.

**Project Overview**

The Mango Vinyl Hub is located in an urban art district known as "The Corridor," focusing on the adaptive reuse of abandoned industrial buildings to create a dynamic cultural center. This initiative is designed to facilitate community engagement and artistic expression through a multifunctional space that combines cultural and commercial activities. The project aims to enhance pedestrian access and visually engaging public spaces, while respecting the historical significance of the site and incorporating contemporary architectural elements that reflect modern urban life.

**Cultural Regeneration and Functionality**

This design fosters cultural regeneration by revitalizing neglected urban spaces and creating shared experiences centered around music and vinyl record production. It provides adaptable spaces suitable for diverse functions, including art galleries, workshops, and live performances. The hub is intended to evolve over time, responding flexibly to the community's changing needs while encouraging a sense of ownership among local residents.

**Materiality and Spatial Dynamics**

The architectural approach integrates a range of materials to reflect both the site's industrial heritage and its contemporary role. Prominent uses of brick, concrete, glass, and steel create a cohesive aesthetic that emphasizes stability, openness, and a connection to the past. Spatially, the project is structured to support community interaction and movement, with proposed pedestrian bridges facilitating access between the hub and the city center. The initial phases focus on establishing core functions such as documentary spaces and production facilities, with future plans envisioning a fully developed cultural destination enriched by engaging public spaces and event areas.

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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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