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Collective Experience through Spatial Rhythm and Community Frame

Authors:
Muhammet kerem Yavuz, Gülhis Duygun, Orhun Ince, Burcu Saral
Collective Experience through Spatial Rhythm and Community Frame

Project in-detail

Emphasizing spatial rhythm and a community frame, the design creates a harmonious environment that encourages collective participation and interaction during cultural events.
5 key facts about this project
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Emphasizes collective engagement through a carefully designed spatial rhythm.
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Incorporates a community frame that enhances social interaction and cohesion.
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Features cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Incorporates references to the Sansusi Music Festival to foster cultural connections.

The design explores the connection between humanity, nature, and music. Set in a context that values community interaction, it serves as a space for gatherings that encourage engagement and personal reflection. The overall concept focuses on how individual contributions can come together to create shared experiences, highlighting the balance between personal identity and a sense of belonging.

Concept and Theme

The central idea revolves around the human desire to organize and shape the environment. This theme is expressed through music, used as a metaphor for human interaction. By arranging natural sounds into harmonious compositions, the design illustrates the parallels between organizing sound and building relationships. It emphasizes the positive outcomes that arise when individuals gather to seek common meaning and understanding.

Spatial Arrangement

The layout offers various forms of interaction, combining spaces for both collaboration and solitude. Clear divisions create opportunities for personal introspection alongside shared experiences. This balance in spatial design reflects the rhythms found in musical works, where individual elements contribute to a unified whole. The arrangement of spaces promotes movement, inviting users to navigate between quiet reflection and communal activities.

Connection to Cultural Events

The design draws on the idea of the Sansusi Music Festival, showcasing how cultural experiences can foster a sense of community. This reference highlights how architecture can support social engagement, creating a backdrop for gatherings that celebrate shared identity. The design embodies the spirit of the festival, demonstrating how spaces can enhance cultural connections and strengthen relationships among people.

Design Detail

Attention to detail is evident throughout the design, particularly in how spaces resonate with the theme of collective harmony. The arrangement of elements reflects musical compositions, creating an environment that invites participation and unity. This thoughtful integration fosters a feeling of belonging, ensuring that the space reinforces the community's interaction with one another and the natural world around them.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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