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Circular Community Hub Featuring Concrete and Glass Integration with Natural Material Elements

Author:
Rosario Medici
Circular Community Hub Featuring Concrete and Glass Integration with Natural Material Elements

Project in-detail

A circular design utilizing concrete and expansive glass invites natural light into a multipurpose community center that seamlessly combines artistic functions with the warmth of natural materials.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a generating grid for optimal spatial organization.
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Circular layout promotes natural movement and interaction.
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Integrates concrete and glass for structural and aesthetic purposes.
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Features a flexible auditorium designed for various community events.
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Employs charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and visual texture.

### Overview

The Multipurpose Center, located in [insert location], is specifically designed to facilitate musical and cinematic activities. The architectural vision emphasizes an innovative spatial configuration that draws inspiration from natural forms, particularly the physiological growth processes of flowers. This approach aims to create a dynamic environment that encourages interaction and engagement among users within the community.

### Spatial Organization and Functional Arrangement

The layout of the Multipurpose Center spans three levels, each tailored to accommodate diverse artistic and educational activities.

**Ground Floor:** This level features a central open area designated for communal gatherings, complemented by a multi-use auditorium with seating for 72, and various smaller rooms dedicated to specific functions, including offices and support facilities. The design promotes accessibility and visibility, allowing for fluid movement among spaces.

**First Floor:** The first level includes a large screening room intended for film exhibitions and visual arts, alongside libraries and lounges that foster a collaborative atmosphere for learning and social interaction.

**Second Floor:** Dedicated to additional cinematic functions and adaptable meeting spaces, this floor maintains a circular layout that facilitates communications and movement. The comprehensive design accommodates varying activities while ensuring user comfort and convenience.

### Material Selection and Aesthetic Consideration

The choice of materials for the Multipurpose Center enhances both its functional and aesthetic characteristics.

- **Concrete:** The primary structural material, providing durability and forming the foundation for the building's sculptural form.

- **Glass:** Utilized to maximize natural light within communal and workspaces, reinforcing a connection between interior environments and the surrounding landscape.

- **Metal:** Incorporated in roofing and structural aspects, this material introduces visual contrast to the concrete and permits unique design features.

- **Colorful Facades:** Treatments and finishes applied to the exterior surfaces contribute to the vibrant visual identity of the structure, reflecting the hues found in nature.

The design effectively balances robustness with aesthetic appeal, ensuring that the center serves as a functional community hub for creative engagement while maintaining an inviting atmosphere.

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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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