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Charred Wooden Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Therapeutic Landscape Facility

Charred Wooden Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Therapeutic Landscape Facility

Project in-detail

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass elements, the design creates a seamless connection to nature while providing a dedicated space for compassionate end-of-life care.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced weather resistance and aesthetic warmth.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels to promote structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design, creating dynamic interior spaces with varying heights.
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Design includes a central courtyard that encourages natural light and outdoor access.
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Integrates biophilic elements to foster a therapeutic environment for patients and families.

**Overview**

The Hospice Faith project is located in an environment designed to offer support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting conditions. Its architectural intent is to create a space that promotes physical and mental well-being through the integration of natural elements and functional design. The concept centers around a sanctuary that addresses the needs of patients, families, and healthcare providers, facilitating a holistic healing process.

**Spatial Configuration and User Interaction**

The layout features a circular plan that is organized into distinct functional zones. A central courtyard serves as the heart of the design, enhancing natural light and airflow, while also acting as a communal gathering area. Patient rooms are positioned around this courtyard, equipped with large windows that provide expansive views of the landscape, reinforcing connectivity with the surrounding environment. Common spaces, including lounges and consultation areas, are designed to foster interaction among patients, families, and staff, supporting both individual and collective activities.

**Material Integration and Sustainability**

The choice of materials is integral to the project's vision. Extensive use of glass creates transparency and visual connections to nature, while steel is utilized in structural elements for strength and contemporary aesthetics. Wood contributes warmth through ceilings and furnishings, and stone pavers facilitate movement through outdoor pathways that blend seamlessly with the landscape. Additionally, green roof systems incorporated into the design enhance biodiversity and energy efficiency, aligning with sustainability goals through features such as rainwater harvesting and solar panels. Adaptive spaces within the facility allow flexibility to address the changing needs of users throughout their experience.

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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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