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Connecting Community Through Landscaped Spaces

Author:
Marina Calvo francés
Connecting Community Through Landscaped Spaces

Project in-detail

Nestled against a mountainous backdrop, the thoughtful integration of communal spaces enhances user interaction and accessibility in a multifunctional setting that includes a restaurant, co-working areas, and social hubs.
5 key facts about this project
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Designed to blend with the mountainous landscape, enhancing the natural setting.
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Multiple entry points promote fluid accessibility and encourage user engagement.
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Interior communal areas are strategically arranged to foster social interaction.
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Maximized views and natural light create a strong connection to the environment.
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Utilizes an innovative bent A-frame design for structural efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

“Inhabiting Nature” is an architectural endeavor designed to blend the built environment with its natural surroundings. Located in a mountainous area, the project aims to foster community interaction through a well-planned layout that features spaces such as a restaurant, kitchen, café, meeting rooms, and co-working areas. The design emphasizes a connection between users and the landscape, encouraging engagement and exploration.

Spatial Organization

The arrangement of functional areas promotes easy movement throughout the building. With several entrances, the design enhances accessibility, encouraging occupants to transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. This thoughtful layout supports natural flow, allowing users to interact with different areas and engage with their surroundings.

Interior Perspectives

Inside, the design prioritizes collaboration and social interaction. The way seating is organized in communal spaces is intentional, inviting conversation among users and accommodating both individual and group activities. This approach reflects a commitment to creating dynamic environments suited to fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.

Interaction with Landscape

The architecture maintains a strong connection with the surrounding landscape. By maximizing the use of natural light and providing expansive views, the design brings the outside environment into interior spaces. This relationship enriches the experience for occupants, highlighting the beauty and qualities of the natural setting.

Materials and Construction

While the presentations do not specify particular materials, the design conveys a careful approach to construction that emphasizes sustainability and ecological awareness. The layout and architectural style are shaped by the geographical context, contributing to an engaging environment for users.

Attention to detail is evident in the way entry points are articulated, marking transitions from outdoor to indoor spaces and reinforcing the bond between the architecture and nature.

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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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