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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Structure Forming Community Engagement Spaces in Urban Environment

Author:
Lina Wang
Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Structure Forming Community Engagement Spaces in Urban Environment

Project in-detail

Charred wooden shingles and a robust steel structure create engaging community spaces that challenge conventional amusement park narratives while promoting critical social dialogue within an urban context.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles enhance both aesthetics and fire resistance.
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A modular design allows adaptability for various community functions.
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Interactive exhibits incorporate technology to engage visitors.
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The structure's verticality influences visitor movement and exploration.
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Eco-efficient systems minimize environmental impact throughout operations.

### Project Overview
Situated in Hudson Square, New York City, the project "Reshaping Reality - From Disneyland to Dismaland" offers a critical examination of the contrast between whimsical entertainment and the underlying societal issues often overlooked in contemporary discourse. This initiative reinterprets conventional amusement park themes to serve as a medium for raising awareness about consumerism, environmental degradation, and social inequality. The design aims to provoke emotional engagement and reflection among visitors by integrating entertainment with poignant commentary on modern life.

### Spatial Configuration and Experience
The site's layout features an interconnected arrangement of spaces that guide visitors through a series of core attractions, each addressing specific societal challenges. A modular design approach allows for flexibility in function and programming, facilitating a dynamic user journey that mirrors the exploration of awareness and reflection. Public platforms are incorporated to foster communal engagement, encouraging shared experiences and dialogue among visitors. The project emphasizes verticality, transforming movement through the structure into an experiential journey that invites personal and collective reflection.

### Materiality and Sustainability
The selection of materials plays a pivotal role in establishing the project's identity and enhancing its narrative capacity. Steel serves as the backbone for structural integrity, while glass elements promote transparency and interaction with the urban context. Concrete provides durability and a solid foundation, contrasting with the inviting warmth of wood used in interior spaces. Fabric is incorporated in specific attractions to soften the overall aesthetic and engage visitors with a sense of whimsy. Sustainable design is a crucial consideration, with green spaces and energy-efficient systems integrated throughout, reinforcing the project's commitment to ecological responsibility and material culture.

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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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