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Charred Wooden Shingles and Laminated Wood Form Community Hub in Krakow’s Park Setting

Authors:
AZALÍA ABIGAIL MAY CEBALLOS, MARIA ALEJANDRA VILLAJUANA SAAVEDRA, KAREN ALEJANDRA ROSETE CHAN, MARIA ALEJANDRA VILLAJUANA SAAVEDRA
Charred Wooden Shingles and Laminated Wood Form Community Hub in Krakow’s Park Setting

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design integrates seamlessly with its park surroundings, creating a functional community hub that encourages social interaction and outdoor engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for superior structural efficiency and sustainability.
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The bent A-frame design optimizes natural light and improves energy efficiency.
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Strategically positioned pathways enhance accessibility and encourage community interaction.
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Integrates landscaped areas that blend seamlessly with the surrounding park environment.

## Overview
Located within a broader park context, the design prioritizes the integration of built and natural environments, reflecting a commitment to creating functional and aesthetically balanced spaces. The project revolves around the theme of "Roots," symbolizing stability and connection to the natural world. The intent is to foster environments that enhance user well-being and promote interaction with nature.

## Spatial Strategy
The site plan illustrates a thoughtful arrangement of landscaped areas, playgrounds, and community spaces to encourage social engagement. Key design elements include gently undulating mounds that enhance the natural aesthetic and strategically placed pathways that facilitate movement throughout the space. The central positioning of the building enables a fluid interaction with the surrounding landscape, enhancing the overall user experience by creating inviting environmental transitions.

## Material Selection
Careful selection of materials plays a crucial role in the project's functionality and aesthetic appeal. Laminated wood serves both structural and aesthetic purposes, offering benefits such as fire resistance, thermal insulation, and durability. The incorporation of double glazing with reinforced thermal insulation enhances energy efficiency and maintains indoor comfort across seasonal variations. These choices align with sustainable design practices while contributing to a warm atmosphere within the space.

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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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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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