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Corten Frames Intertwine With Vineyards In Integrated Community Spaces

Authors:
Giuseppe Pappadà, Paolo Pozzoni
Corten Frames Intertwine With Vineyards In Integrated Community Spaces

Project in-detail

Corten panels form elongated volumes that reflect the surrounding vineyard landscape, creating a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor spaces in a multifunctional community center.
5 key facts about this project
01
Corten panels create a durable skin that integrates with the vineyard context.
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Elongated volumes echo the linear patterns of surrounding fields.
03
Key architectural elements are positioned to enhance unobstructed views.
04
Public and private spaces are carefully interconnected to promote community engagement.
05
Design preserves existing rural pathways, maintaining local accessibility.

The project showcases a thoughtful approach to architecture that carefully considers its relationship with the surrounding landscape, particularly a patchwork of vineyards. Positioned in a transition area between existing buildings and open fields, the design creates a visual and functional link that adds to the overall experience of the site. By taking cues from the organization of the vineyards, the structure adopts elongated forms that frame the scenic views and integrate smoothly into the landscape.

Landscape Integration

A central aspect of the design is its integration with the environment. The architecture serves as a bridge, connecting public spaces with the vineyards while honoring the existing rural street. This integration respects traditional pathways while encouraging accessibility and interaction with nature. Such design choices promote a sense of place and enhance the relationships between different spaces.

Control of Sightlines

The management of sightlines differentiates this design. Key architectural features are intentionally positioned below the horizon line to maintain open views. This approach reduces visual barriers, allowing a clear connection between indoor spaces and the expansive landscape beyond. The result is a harmonious exchange between built forms and their natural surroundings, ensuring the architecture supports and enhances the scenic context.

Functional Diversity

The layout offers a variety of spaces, including a bar, an open-air pool, multi-purpose conference rooms, and hotel rooms with private gardens. Each area caters to varied user needs and fosters community interactions. The hotel rooms provide direct access to greenery and outdoor settings, encouraging guests to engage with the natural environment.

Corten Steel and Durability

Material choices play a significant role in the overall expression of the design. The project incorporates Corten corrugated panels, HE400 and IPE360 steel profiles, and Corten perimeter panels. These materials are selected not only for their strength but also for their capacity to blend with the landscape. They offer an aesthetic quality that aligns with the design philosophy while ensuring durability against weather conditions.

The arrangement of the elongated volumes mirrors the orderly patterns of the vineyards. This careful planning establishes a rhythmic visual sequence in the landscape, enhancing the connection between 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.

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