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Color-Changing Fiber Facade in a Spiraling Concrete Structure for Fashion Exhibition Spaces

Authors:
Denise Belanda, Bruno Veiga, Gabriela Bragança
Color-Changing Fiber Facade in a Spiraling Concrete Structure for Fashion Exhibition Spaces

Project in-detail

The dynamic optical fiber facade combined with a spiraling concrete structure creates a visually striking environment that redefines fashion exhibition spaces, fostering a unique connection between design and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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The facade incorporates optical fiber technology, allowing for color changes based on events.
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The central structure spirals upward, creating a unique visual and spatial experience.
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Open public spaces at ground level promote community interaction and accessibility.
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Ramps designed as catwalks facilitate multifunctional uses for fashion shows and events.
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The design draws inspiration from traditional Thai temple motifs, merging heritage with modern aesthetics.

**Overview**
Located in the bustling city of Bangkok, the Fashion Hub serves as a contemporary center for the fashion industry, reflecting the city’s vibrant cultural identity while addressing the functional needs of its users. The design concept draws inspiration from traditional Thai architectural motifs, particularly the geometries found in local temple spires. This conceptual framework informs the building’s aesthetic and spatial organization, establishing a dialogue between the historical and the contemporary within the urban landscape.

**Spatial Strategy**
The design incorporates a cylindrical form that resembles an upward-spiraling column, subtly echoing the elegance associated with high fashion. This dynamic shape facilitates a visual permeability that enhances engagement between the interior and exterior spaces. Cutouts integrated into the surrounding pavement encourage interaction with the urban environment, while external ramps function as catwalks for public events, merging form and function seamlessly. Vertical circulation is achieved through spiraled pathways, promoting exploration and ease of movement throughout the hub.

**Material Composition**
The materiality of the Fashion Hub blends traditional influences with innovative technologies. A dynamic façade constructed with optical fiber cables allows the building to change colors in response to various fashion collections, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of the industry. Reinforced concrete provides structural integrity, while extensive use of glass ensures transparency and natural light infiltration, enriching the exhibition experience. Metallic finishes in the form of aluminum and steel are featured prominently, enhancing the sophisticated aesthetic aligned with a modern fashion context.

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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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