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Corten Steel Facade and Acoustic Design Enhance Community Engagement in a Multi-Stage Cultural Hub

Author:
Juan Jose Aragon Lopez
Corten Steel Facade and Acoustic Design Enhance Community Engagement in a Multi-Stage Cultural Hub

Project in-detail

Utilizing a corten steel facade and acoustic design, the cultural hub creates an immersive environment that fosters community engagement through diverse musical performances and artistic expression.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes corten steel for its weathering properties, enhancing integration with the landscape over time.
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Incorporates a bent A-frame design, allowing for improved acoustics in performance spaces.
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Features multiple distinct stages designed for intimate audience experiences.
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Integrates interactive outdoor spaces that encourage community gathering and engagement.
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Employs eco-friendly materials throughout to minimize environmental impact.

### Overview
The project, titled "Diversity," is situated within a natural landscape designed to integrate artistic performance and social gathering spaces. Its primary intent is to serve as a cultural hub that fosters community interaction, musical exploration, and artistic expression. The architecture accommodates a range of activities, promoting diversity in both usage and community engagement.

### Spatial Configuration and Functionality
The layout includes a multistage complex that harmonizes with the existing environment. Key components are designed to facilitate various performances and social interactions. The internal and external performance stages are complemented by a Museum of Music, serving as an exhibition space dedicated to significant musical artists and historical contexts. Additionally, public areas with casual seating allow visitors to engage with both performances and the surrounding natural beauty. Water features, including ponds, provide serene backdrops while enhancing the site’s dynamic relationship with nature.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
Innovative materials were chosen to enhance both the aesthetic qualities and sustainability of the structure. The use of corten steel for exterior elements not only introduces a distinctive rust-colored hue, which evolves over time to blend with the landscape, but also reflects a commitment to durability. Sustainable construction methodologies have been employed to minimize environmental impact, emphasizing energy efficiency and resource conservation. This approach reinforces the project's dedication to creating a responsible architectural response to its environment.

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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.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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