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Community Living Enhanced by Urban Farming and Flexible Terraces

Author:
Siye Park
Community Living Enhanced by Urban Farming and Flexible Terraces

Project in-detail

With flexible terraces and integrated urban farming, the design promotes community interaction while addressing the spatial challenges of high-density living, creating a dynamic residential environment in Hong Kong.
5 key facts about this project
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Flexible terraces allow residents to personalize their living spaces.
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Integrated urban farming promotes sustainability and community engagement.
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Three distinct housing unit types cater to singles, couples, and families.
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Common amenities enhance social interaction within a high-density environment.
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The design addresses isolation in urban living through shared community spaces.

The design focuses on addressing the challenges of high-density living in Hong Kong, a city home to 7.39 million people within a limited land area of 1,102 km². The concept aims to create community residences that combine private living spaces with shared amenities. This integration encourages meaningful interactions among residents while ensuring individual privacy. The proposal acknowledges the isolation often found in the city’s numerous high-rise buildings and seeks to create a more connected urban experience.

Residential Units

Three distinct types of housing units cater to various demographics: singles, couples, and families. The first unit is designed for single occupants and emphasizes space efficiency through a compact layout. The second unit serves couples, providing an extra flexible area to adjust to different needs. Family-oriented units offer multiple bedrooms and communal living areas, creating an environment where each group can find a suitable living solution.

Community and Shared Spaces

The layout combines residential, shared, and community spaces to promote social interaction among residents. Common areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor terraces are thoughtfully arranged to encourage neighborly connections while still allowing for personal privacy. This design promotes a sense of community, enabling residents to engage with one another naturally in a welcoming environment.

Amenities

A variety of amenities enhance the overall living experience. Facilities such as a gym, media plaza, pet playground, library, kids café, BBQ areas, and urban farming opportunities are included, each contributing to a lively community atmosphere. These amenities serve practical functions but also encourage residents to participate in recreational and social activities without leaving their living environment.

Adaptable Design

The adaptable nature of the design allows for changes in the residential blocks according to the evolving needs of residents. The option to add terraces within individual units reflects personal preferences and improves the overall living experience. This flexibility is essential in maximizing the limited space typical of Hong Kong, demonstrating a thoughtful understanding of urban living challenges.

Each housing unit features outdoor terraces that connect private relaxation spaces to the shared community, ensuring that residents can find personal moments of peace while remaining engaged with their neighbors.

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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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