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Circular Plaza Featuring Native Landscaping and Rainwater Management With Concrete and Glass Elements

Author:
Sergiy Mozheyko
Circular Plaza Featuring Native Landscaping and Rainwater Management With Concrete and Glass Elements

Project in-detail

Incorporating a circular plaza with native landscaping and effective rainwater management, this urban space utilizes concrete and glass to foster community interaction and sustainable practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Circular plaza designed to maximize community interaction.
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Utilizes locally sourced concrete and glass for sustainability.
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Integrates native landscaping to enhance biodiversity.
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Incorporates rainwater collection systems for environmental efficiency.
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Multi-level structures provide versatile space for diverse activities.

### Overview

Located in a context deeply rooted in Ukrainian history, the project emphasizes transition and renewal through its spatial and architectural design. The intent is to create a vibrant community space that mirrors the resilience of the region while providing an environment conducive to social interaction and ecological sustainability. Central to the design is a circular plaza that facilitates community gatherings and offers a focal point for public engagement.

### Spatial Strategy

The site layout features a circular central plaza surrounded by landscaped areas that include a water feature, designed to enhance the experience of the space. This configuration encourages pedestrian movement and interaction while effectively minimizing vehicular traffic. An intricate network of pathways connects various communal spaces, promoting an environmentally conscious design that prioritizes human-scale interaction over car-centric planning. The design includes integrated rainwater management systems to support sustainability while optimizing the relationship between built and natural environments.

### Materiality and Nature Integration

The material selections reflect a commitment to durability and visual harmony. Primary materials include concrete for structural elements, strategically placed glass to ensure natural light permeation, and native plants that enrich biodiversity and assist with rainwater retention. Stone is incorporated in seating and landscape features, reinforcing historical connections to the region. The immersive design aims to foster a strong interaction with nature, featuring meandering trails through green spaces that invite community members to engage with their surroundings in a more organic manner. This approach supports both recreational use and social cohesion among residents.

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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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