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Circular Design Featuring Natural Wood Finishes and Skylights for Healing Environments

Authors:
Jakob Leismüller, Konstantin Joel Aeugle
Circular Design Featuring Natural Wood Finishes and Skylights for Healing Environments

Project in-detail

A circular layout with abundant skylights and natural wood finishes creates a tranquil atmosphere that supports the needs of palliative care residents.
5 key facts about this project
01
Circular design enhances communal interaction while providing privacy.
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Skylights optimize natural illumination throughout the facility.
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Cross-laminated timber panels contribute to structural stability and sustainability.
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Charred wooden shingles offer a unique aesthetic and weather resistance.
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A central garden serves as a therapeutic space for reflection and relaxation.

### Project Overview
Located in Hofgarten, the Segue Hospice project is designed to create a supportive environment for individuals receiving palliative care. The architectural intervention prioritizes a connection to the surrounding landscape while meeting the emotional and practical needs of the community. The design emphasizes a tranquil atmosphere, fostering a sense of comfort and healing for residents and visitors alike.

### Spatial Strategy
The organizational layout employs a radial design that encourages user interaction while maintaining personal privacy. A circular floor plan facilitates movement around a central garden, which acts as a visual focal point and a space for reflection and relaxation. Large openings integrate the interior with the garden, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility and connection to nature.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection is integral to the project's focus on sustainability and aesthetic coherence. Wood is extensively utilized for structural elements and finishes, contributing to a warm environment. Corrugated metal roofing adds a contemporary touch while ensuring durability. Expansive windows and skylights maximize natural light and ventilation, fostering an interior environment that connects seamlessly to the exterior. Concrete is strategically employed for foundational stability, reinforcing the project’s longevity while promoting a naturalistic aesthetic.

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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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