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Configurable Panels for Flexible Urban Living

Author:
Tommaso Pucci
Configurable Panels for Flexible Urban Living

Project in-detail

Configurable panel systems create adaptable living spaces that emphasize flexibility and community integration, ensuring functional housing for diverse urban residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Configurable panels allow for personalized window placements tailored to site-specific needs.
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The design integrates balconies to enhance outdoor connectivity for residents.
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The use of a grid system maximizes space efficiency throughout the modular units.
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Centralized circulation elements streamline accessibility within the layout.
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Prefabricated construction methods reduce on-site assembly time and costs.

The modular housing project addresses the need for efficient living solutions in an urban setting. Designed to accommodate various residents—including families, couples, and singles—it employs a grid system that maximizes space throughout each level. The approach responds to increasing housing demands while ensuring that each unit functions well for daily life.

Modular Units

At the heart of the concept are modular units organized in a clear grid layout. The floor plan divides into eight squares that create a logical flow. Central to this design are the stairwells and lift shafts, positioned to streamline movement. This thoughtful arrangement enhances accessibility and improves overall functionality for all users.

Panel System

A distinctive aspect of the project is the panel system that surrounds the living areas. These panels are divided into four vertical sections and five horizontal sections, allowing for flexible window placements that respond to different needs. This adaptability offers visual variety while ensuring structural soundness. Moreover, the prefabricated nature of the panels simplifies construction, lowering both costs and time required on-site.

Integration of Balconies

Balconies are another important feature of the design. By incorporating these outdoor spaces within the grid layout, the project enhances livability. Residents benefit from private areas to relax outside, promoting a connection to the environment. This design choice fosters an active lifestyle and contributes positively to well-being.

Visual Representation

Rendered images in the design proposal showcase how the panels and windows come together to create inviting interiors. These illustrations help to clarify the architectural vision and depict the atmosphere of the living spaces. Each visual element illustrates how practical living meets aesthetic values, urging residents to engage comfortably with their surroundings.

The facade presents a rhythmic pattern of solid and open spaces, creating visual interest while supporting a sense of community. This approach encapsulates a modern vision of urban living that prioritizes usability and comfort for everyone.

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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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