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Charred Wooden Shingles and Precast Concrete Panels Form a Tranquil Community Habitat

Authors:
Jinwen Yu, Kevin Ng
Charred Wooden Shingles and Precast Concrete Panels Form a Tranquil Community Habitat

Project in-detail

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and precast concrete panels, the design creates a peaceful community space that emphasizes sustainability and connection to nature.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and weather resistance.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels, promoting rapid assembly and structural integrity.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes spatial layout and natural light penetration.
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Integrates communal spaces strategically to foster resident interaction and engagement.
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Utilizes a passive ventilation system that reduces energy consumption and enhances indoor air quality.

### Overview

Kollate is situated within a tranquil landscape designed to foster a harmonious relationship between architecture and nature. The project comprises a series of interconnected residential units that collectively promote a concept of community living while being mindful of their environmental context. By emphasizing both individual and shared spaces, the design encourages interaction among residents and engagement with the surrounding natural environment.

### Spatial Arrangement and User Interaction

The spatial strategy employs a carefully planned layout that balances privacy with opportunities for community engagement. Individual units are positioned to facilitate both interaction and personal solitude, with pathways designed to encourage exploration and connection between dwellings. Each residence is oriented to maximize views of the landscape, creating reflective zones that enhance the user experience.

### Materiality and Sustainability

Kollate utilizes a constrained palette of materials that highlights sustainability and environmental respect. Precast concrete panels provide structural integrity and durability, while lightweight metal cladding offers modern aesthetics and weather resistance. Large glass facades enhance transparency and natural light within the interior spaces, encouraging a connection with nature. Minimal use of wood serves to add warmth in communal areas. The overall material selection emphasizes energy efficiency and potential for renewable energy solutions, all while maintaining a cohesive architectural expression.

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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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