Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Charred Wooden Shingles and Precast Concrete Forming an Intergenerational Community Hub

Authors:
Mawari Andres NuÑez Flores, Luisana Karina Villegas Leon, Maria stefania Cedeño torrealba
Charred Wooden Shingles and Precast Concrete Forming an Intergenerational Community Hub

Project in-detail

With charred wooden shingles and precast concrete, the design creates a unique intergenerational hub that fosters community interaction while addressing the diverse needs of its residents.
5 key facts about this project
01
Constructed using charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
02
Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and aesthetic warmth.
03
Includes a central atrium designed to encourage social interaction among residents.
04
Features a digital application for residents to streamline community engagement.
05
Integrates community gardens to promote ecological sustainability and biodiversity.

### Overview
Located in a dynamic urban environment, the Multigenerational Fun Hub is designed as a community-centric space aimed at encouraging interactions among individuals of varying age groups. This architectural initiative seeks to address contemporary societal challenges, such as social isolation, by providing multifunctional areas that accommodate diverse activities and foster collaboration among residents.

### Spatial Arrangement and Community Engagement
The spatial strategy features a stacking design inspired by the arrangement of Jenga blocks, where both residential units and shared communal areas coexist within a singular framework. The layout promotes fluid connections between private apartments and communal zones, ensuring ease of access for users of all ages. Dedicated areas such as programmatic gardens serve multiple functions—from recreational activities to educational initiatives—facilitating community cohesion and supporting an active lifestyle.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations
The design employs a carefully chosen palette of materials to enhance both aesthetic appeal and functionality. Precast concrete forms the structural backbone, ensuring durability, while wood is utilized in various applications including facades and balconies, imparting warmth and a natural aesthetic. Extensive use of glass in curtain walls maximizes natural light and visual integration with the surroundings. Metal mesh panels provide safety while allowing for airflow and visibility, contributing to the overall transparency of the spaces. Sustainable practices are incorporated into the project, with the inclusion of natural plants in both internal and external gardens, aimed at improving air quality and enhancing biodiversity.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

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

`
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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy