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Concrete Textile Blocks Shaping Intimate Urban Spaces

Author:
Elias Nourry
Concrete Textile Blocks Shaping Intimate Urban Spaces
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Textile blocks crafted from concrete create a series of interconnected, intimate spaces that redefine urban living through functionality and thoughtful design.
5 key facts about this project
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Textile blocks are produced using advanced concrete techniques that enhance thermal efficiency.
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Negative and heterotopic spaces are integrated to foster community interaction and personal privacy.
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The design emphasizes a fluid connection between indoor living areas and the surrounding landscape.
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Modular components allow for flexibility in use and space configuration.
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Each block serves multiple functions, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

The architectural design presents a detailed reinterpretation of brutalism, grounded in historical influence while addressing the needs of modern living. Located in an urban setting, the building emphasizes modular design, utilizing concrete for the mass production of repetitive elements. By doing this, it opens up exploration of space, inviting interaction and connection between the structure and its users.

Modularity and Functionality

At the core of the design is the combination of mass production and individual importance. Each unit is represented through specific blocks, including insulation, service, and seating blocks, which become essential parts of daily life. This focus on modularity challenges traditional ideas about use and appearance, offering aesthetic value that exists apart from typical utility.

Spatial Relationships

The design incorporates negative and heterotopic spaces, which play an important role in how the building operates. Living areas are linked through overlapping spaces, encouraging movement and connection among people. This arrangement adds to the overall functionality while promoting a sense of community and individuality in everyday experiences.

Integration with Environment

The connection between indoor and outdoor spaces is another highlight of the design. Instead of relying only on clear views, the architecture fosters intimacy and a connection with the surrounding landscape. This relationship helps to blend indoor and outdoor areas, enhancing the experience for users and creating a harmonious environment.

Ornamentation and Aesthetics

The approach to ornamentation in the design seeks to merge form and function. By focusing on the relationship between these aspects, it avoids superficial decoration and establishes a strong narrative. Each architectural block serves not just as a physical part of the structure but also as a meaningful element in the overall experience of the space.

Light plays a vital role in the experience of the design. As it filters through various surfaces, it creates interesting patterns and shadows that change throughout the day. This interplay enhances the spatial experience, inviting users to engage with their environment in thoughtful ways. Each arrangement of blocks contributes to a unique setting, fostering connection and exploration.

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The Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 competition invites architects and designers worldwide to rethink small-scale living by creating an off-grid, modular micro dwelling under 25 m². Now in its 11th edition, the contest emphasizes sustainable, innovative, and human-centered design that demonstrates how compact living can have a big impact.

With a €100,000 prize fund, entries will be evaluated for originality, efficiency, and their response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. The competition is open to everyone, with submissions allowed individually or in teams of up to four. Registration closes on 30 September 2026, and winners will be announced on 15 December 2026.

By celebrating creativity within strict limits, MICROHOME 2026 continues to push the boundaries of compact architecture and sustainable living.

MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION
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