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Corten Steel Facade and Perforated Metal Panels Enhance Urban Learning Environment

Authors:
Dyan Prakash, Luis Rodriguez de Minon, Yinqi Huang
Corten Steel Facade and Perforated Metal Panels Enhance Urban Learning Environment

Project in-detail

Utilizing a facade of corten steel and dynamic perforated metal panels, the educational facility fosters an interactive learning atmosphere for aspiring tattoo artists.
5 key facts about this project
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Corten steel panels create a durable and visually distinctive facade.
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Perforated metal designs enhance natural light while maintaining privacy.
03
Flexible studio layouts adapt to various teaching and learning styles.
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Outdoor spaces incorporate elements for hands-on learning and collaboration.
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Acoustic roof design optimizes sound management throughout the building.

## Project Overview
Located in an urban environment, the Tattoo Academy is designed as a distinctive educational facility that merges vocational training with artistic expression. The structure aims to create an immersive atmosphere where students can engage deeply with the craft of tattooing, reflecting both contemporary design sensibilities and cultural significance.

## Spatial Organization
The layout features modular rooms that facilitate flexible configurations tailored to teaching needs. An interplay of open-plan and partitioned spaces accommodates both individual study and collaborative interactions, with dedicated areas for tattoo practice, exhibitions, and student lounges. This arrangement promotes community engagement and fosters a dynamic learning environment.

## Materiality and Aesthetic
The facade employs perforated metal sheets, offering a balance of privacy and natural light filtration while creating an engaging artistic exterior. Corten steel accents contribute to the building's durability and visual character, resonating with the themes of resilience found in tattoo culture. The roof consists of two layers: an outer shell designed for weather resistance and an intricate inner structure that enhances acoustics and light diffusion. This configuration not only supports water runoff but also serves as a visually striking feature that adds to the overall aesthetic of the design.

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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

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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