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Connecting Landscape Through Large Windows in a Community Meeting Hall

Authors:
Michael Sarkisyantz, Iuliia Vitchenko
Connecting Landscape Through Large Windows in a Community Meeting Hall

Project in-detail

Large windows frame expansive views while the design integrates with the landscape to create a welcoming meeting hall for tourists, emphasizing engagement with the local history.
5 key facts about this project
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Large windows maximize natural light and frame views of the landscape.
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The design encourages interaction through an open and flexible layout.
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Visitor engagement with local history is central to the hall's purpose.
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A children's playground is integrated for family-friendly access.
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The architecture respects and complements the surrounding environment.

The design is built around the idea of "Genius loci," which refers to the spirit of a place. Located in a culturally rich area, the structure functions as a meeting hall for tourists, offering insights into the local history. The overall design aims to blend with its surroundings, enhancing the experience that visitors have while encouraging a connection to the landscape and its heritage.

Conceptual Framework

The heart of the design is the tourists' meeting hall. It serves as a central point for education and engagement, aimed at immersing visitors in the local history. This space is designed to allow for storytelling and interaction, making it a place where the community’s narrative comes alive.

Site Integration

Surrounding the structure is a simple landscape that provides a sense of openness. This area is characterized by wide views that draw attention to the beauty of nature. The architecture does not overshadow its environment but complements it, allowing users to feel a part of the landscape. This relationship fosters peace and connection for those who visit.

Functional Layout

The ground floor layout includes several spaces to meet the needs of visitors. Key areas include an information center, a playground for children, a café, and necessary facilities such as restrooms. These spaces are planned to allow easy movement and access, promoting a comfortable experience for all who enter.

Structural Organization

Three section drawings illustrate the way different areas relate to each other within the design. They show the thought behind the layout and how the building supports both social interaction and quiet reflection. The arrangement of spaces reflects a focus on making the experience more engaging and meaningful for everyone.

Large windows are a key detail in the meeting hall, allowing natural light to enter and providing views of the expansive landscape outside. This feature creates an inviting environment while connecting the interior of the building with the beauty of its surroundings.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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