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Colorful Modular Housing Featuring Concrete And Steel Framework

Author:
Haotian Man
Colorful Modular Housing Featuring Concrete And Steel Framework

Project in-detail

Colorful modular units integrate seamlessly with a robust concrete and steel framework, creating affordable housing solutions that foster community engagement and adaptability.
5 key facts about this project
01
Modular units allow customization for diverse family configurations.
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Vibrant color-coated facades enhance community identity.
03
Reinforced concrete paired with prefabricated steel integrates durability and flexibility.
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External staircases contribute to an industrial aesthetic while improving accessibility.
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Landscaped communal areas promote social interaction among residents.

### Overview

The proposal for affordable housing in Sydney addresses the critical need for diverse housing solutions in a city known for its significant housing affordability challenges. Located within a rapidly expanding urban context, the design aims to provide adaptable living spaces that accommodate various demographics and household sizes while fostering community engagement and integration.

### Spatial Organization and Family Adaptability

The project features a multi-layered spatial strategy that effectively organizes housing units to cater to diverse family structures, including single households, couples, and larger families. The modular design allows for customization to meet the specific needs of residents, ensuring functionality without compromising living standards. The ground floor is allocated predominantly for commercial use, enhancing economic viability and encouraging community interactions.

### Material Selection and Aesthetic Considerations

A thoughtful approach to materiality characterizes the design, emphasizing durability and visual appeal. The primary structural framework comprises reinforced concrete, ensuring robustness, while prefabricated steel provides flexibility for future modifications. Generous glass windows facilitate natural light and energy efficiency, and the facades are articulated with vibrantly colored modular units that create visual interest and maintain a cohesive aesthetic throughout the development. Landscaping is integrated into the design to promote communal outdoor spaces, contributing to residents' well-being and enhancing the urban environment.

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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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