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Charred Wooden Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Family-Centric Residential Design

Author:
Fatbardha Fejzullahu
Charred Wooden Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Family-Centric Residential Design

Project in-detail

Charred wooden shingles and large glass facades create a dialogue between tradition and modernity, fostering a family-oriented living environment that embraces both cultural values and sustainable practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles enhance the building's durability while providing a unique aesthetic.
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Large glass facades maximize natural light and foster connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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The layout incorporates culturally significant gender-specific areas for social interaction.
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Cross-laminated timber panels are used for structural integrity and sustainability.
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A bent A-frame design offers an innovative approach to traditional residential architecture.

### Project Overview

The design features a modern residential dwelling located in a context that emphasizes both family interaction and community engagement. It prioritizes simplicity and functionality while integrating cultural values, particularly as they are expressed in spatial organization and overall layout. The project reflects contemporary aesthetics alongside traditional elements.

### Spatial Strategy

The layout facilitates a blend of private and communal spaces, promoting user-centric interaction. The living room acts as the central hub, ideally positioned for gatherings and adjacent to the outdoor pool area, thus fostering a natural flow between indoor and outdoor environments. A designated majlis respects cultural traditions by encouraging socialization, while the open kitchen, located next to communal dining areas, enhances engagement during meal preparation. Each area, from the tranquil bedroom, meant for privacy, to the balcony offering scenic views, is thoughtfully designed to meet diverse needs within a cohesive framework.

### Materiality and Sustainability

The proposed use of materials aligns with the project's functional and aesthetic objectives, emphasizing sustainability and local sourcing. Reinforced concrete serves as the primary structural element, ensuring durability; large glass windows facilitate natural lighting and connect the interior with the surrounding landscape. Stone or tile flooring is considered for both modern appearance and thermal comfort, while steel elements contribute to an industrial aesthetic. Wood or composite materials may enhance warmth in the living spaces and outdoor areas. This careful selection supports the overarching goal of creating a visually appealing, practical, and environmentally considerate residential environment.

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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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