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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Stone Form a Community Awareness Center Fostering Health Conversations

Author:
Ahmed A.shannan
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Stone Form a Community Awareness Center Fostering Health Conversations

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and natural stone, the center emphasizes community engagement around lung cancer awareness through adaptable spaces and artistic expression.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with charred wooden shingles, enhancing durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design, promoting natural light and spatial dynamism.
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Integrates community art walls, inviting local contributions to healthcare dialogue.
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Includes adaptive spaces for diverse community events and educational activities.

### Bror Hansson Park Awareness Center

The Bror Hansson Park Awareness Center is strategically located within Bror Hansson Park, designed to fulfill both functional and educational purposes related to lung cancer awareness. The structure aims to engage the community through artistic expression and interactive elements while integrating seamlessly with the existing park landscape. The architectural intent is to create an environment that fosters dialogue about lung cancer, serving as a catalyst for awareness and support.

#### Spatial Organization and User Experience

The architectural layout harmonizes with the park’s existing pathways, ensuring accessibility and inviting participation from visitors. The building's form intentionally reflects the nature of cancer's progression, with an open-plan ground floor that offers flexible spatial usage for community gatherings, workshops, and educational programs. In addition, the community hall features a double-height ceiling, enhancing the sense of openness and facilitating an uplifting atmosphere. This design choice is akin to traditional spaces that evoke a sense of sanctuary, allowing for both introspection and community engagement.

#### Material Selection and Sustainability

The materials chosen for the structure emphasize natural aesthetics and sustainability. Natural stone is utilized for the façade, ensuring a durable and organic appearance, while wood elements contribute warmth and approachability to the interior spaces. Exposed concrete adds a tactile dimension with its raw finish, fostering a connection to the surrounding environment. Large glass panes are incorporated to maximize natural light, further blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor areas. Additionally, aluminum shading devices manage solar gain while enhancing the modern design. The landscape design complements the building, featuring green spaces and artistic interventions that echo the project's commitment to lung cancer awareness, thus fostering a holistic experience for visitors.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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