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Community Hub Integrating Dry Creek and Outdoor Recreational Spaces

Author:
Maria Goncharova
Community Hub Integrating Dry Creek and Outdoor Recreational Spaces

Project in-detail

Incorporating a dry creek and a diverse range of recreational features, this design serves as a community hub that fosters interaction and connection among visitors.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates a dry creek feature for enhanced natural engagement.
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Includes a dedicated camping site for community recreation.
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Terrace designed as an extension of the café, promoting outdoor dining.
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Child-friendly playground fosters interaction among families.
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Uses thoughtful accessibility elements like ramps and elevators.

“The Circles of Time” is a design that explores the concept of time as a circular experience. Located in a lively setting, it aims to be a community focal point, inviting people to interact and reflect. The layout promotes a blend of indoor and outdoor activities, particularly through a spacious terrace that overlooks the surroundings and extends the café's offerings during the warmer months.

Visitor and Shared Areas

The arrangement includes a visitor area with an entrance hall, a gathering hall for events, and a restaurant. These spaces are designed to be inviting, helping visitors feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. The shared areas contain necessary facilities such as restrooms and a shower, catering to the needs of all users while contributing to a smooth flow within the building.

Staff Area Functionality

The staff area is planned for efficiency and includes spaces like ticket sales, a kitchen, and storage. This setup helps staff manage operations effectively while providing a good experience for visitors. The design includes elevators and ramps to ensure everyone can move easily throughout the space.

Recreational Features

Beyond its functional requirements, the design features recreational areas such as a dry creek, a camping site, and a children's playground. These elements encourage community interaction and provide opportunities for different activities. They help create a lively atmosphere where people can enjoy nature and engage with one another.

The terrace enhances the overall experience by allowing for outdoor activities and connecting visitors to the surrounding environment. This blend of spaces captures the essence of time and human interaction, creating a welcoming environment that encourages exploration and engagement.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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