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Cork Cladding and Panoramic Views Elevate a Community-Centered Space

Authors:
Ângelo Ramalhete, Vasco Pinto
Cork Cladding and Panoramic Views Elevate a Community-Centered Space

Project in-detail

The use of sustainable cork cladding enhances thermal performance and acoustics while large windows provide panoramic views, creating a vibrant community space that houses a cinema, multifunctional areas, and an archive.
5 key facts about this project
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Sustainable cork cladding enhances insulation and acoustics.
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Large windows create immersive panoramic views of the surroundings.
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Multifunctional spaces accommodate a variety of community events.
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Dedicated areas for film preservation support cultural heritage.
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A flexible layout encourages interaction and adaptability within the center.

The Iceland Movie Center serves as a cultural hub located within a vibrant urban area. Its design emphasizes community engagement by incorporating a variety of functions, such as a cinema, flexible event spaces, an archive, and dining options. The overall concept focuses on promoting interaction, creating environments that can adapt to different activities and serve diverse user needs.

Materials

Sustainable cork panel cladding is a key feature of the Iceland Movie Center, offering aesthetic appeal along with environmental advantages. This material improves the building's thermal performance and sound insulation, making it suitable for the many activities inside. The natural texture and color of cork give the façade a warm, welcoming atmosphere, inviting visitors to explore further.

Spatial Organization

The interior layout is carefully designed to enhance movement and flexibility. The first floor includes a reception area, multifunctional spaces, a restaurant, and a concert café. Each area is made to host a variety of events. The building also contains essential support spaces, such as a bar and a security room, ensuring the center operates smoothly while catering to visitors.

Functional Areas

On the upper floors, the design continues to prioritize adaptability. Meeting rooms, dressing rooms, and technical facilities are well-placed to support the center's various functions. The layout also incorporates emergency exits and circulation paths, emphasizing safety and accessibility for everyone who comes to the center.

Design Details

Large windows throughout the structure provide panoramic views, creating a strong connection between the interior and the outside environment. This design detail enhances the user experience, allowing natural light to fill the spaces and fostering a sense of openness that invites people to engage with the landscape beyond.

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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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