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Charred Wooden Shingles Complement Steel Structures in a Memorial Landscape Promoting Unity

Author:
Chengwei Tu
Charred Wooden Shingles Complement Steel Structures in a Memorial Landscape Promoting Unity

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Utilizing charred wooden shingles and exposed steel frameworks, the memorial landscape embodies the spirit of unity through its thoughtfully designed pathways and interactive spaces, serving as a significant cultural gathering site.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and fire resistance.
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Incorporates local plant species to support regional biodiversity.
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Features interactive pathways designed to guide visitor reflection.
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Includes sculptural elements representing the historical significance of the Baltic Way.
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Architectural layout enhances integration with existing urban infrastructure.

### Project Overview
The Garden of the Baltic Way Memorial is situated in Riga, Latvia, and commemorates the Baltic Way, a historic event in 1989 when approximately two million individuals formed a human chain across the three Baltic states. The design intent is to honor this significant moment while creating a multifunctional landscape that reflects themes of unity, hope, and national identity.

### Spatial Experience
The layout of the memorial is structured to guide visitors through distinct zones that represent various dimensions of the historical narrative. Each area is designed to foster a sequential experience, encouraging reflection and engagement as visitors navigate through the landscape. The integration of sculptural elements celebrates the diversity of participants in the Baltic Way, promoting a sense of collective resilience and civic unity.

### Material Selection
Careful consideration of materials enhances both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the memorial. Steel is employed for structural components, ensuring durability alongside a modern visual appeal. Concrete pathways facilitate movement, while glass elements in exhibition spaces create transparency, connecting the interior to the surrounding environment. Wood is utilized to foster warmth, and locally sourced plantings—such as cornflower from Estonia, rue from Lithuania, and oxeye from Latvia—are incorporated to enhance the connection to the landscape and its historical context.

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

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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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