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Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Author:
Jean paul El hachem
Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

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The facility integrates natural light and sustainable materials to create a flexible community space that supports interaction and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using cross-laminated timber panels for enhanced structural performance.
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The exterior showcases charred wooden shingles for improved durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates a unique bent A-frame design that optimizes interior space and aesthetics.
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Features extensive glazing to maximize natural light while minimizing energy consumption.
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Landscaped with native plants to promote local biodiversity and environmental integration.

<p>The project takes a balanced approach to contemporary architecture, combining functional performance with careful attention to its environmental context. The design responds to practical needs while integrating aesthetic elements that reinforce its relationship to the site. Material selection and spatial organization contribute to an atmosphere that is both efficient and welcoming.</p><p><strong><em>Material Use and Environmental Integration</em></strong></p><p>The structure features a combination of concrete, glass, and sustainable timber. Concrete provides durability and structural support, while large glass panels bring in natural light and open the interior to the surroundings. Timber elements add warmth and reinforce the project’s environmental goals. The distinctive roofline, shaped with a gentle undulation, serves both visual and functional purposes—supporting rainwater collection and improving energy performance.</p><p><strong><em>Spatial Strategy and Sustainability</em></strong></p><p>The interior layout blends open and enclosed zones to support both interaction and privacy. Passive design strategies are embedded throughout, allowing the building to maintain energy efficiency and reduce its environmental impact. Designed with adaptability in mind, the structure accommodates present-day needs while remaining flexible to future changes in use.</p>

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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