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Corten Steel Facade and Transparent Design Enhance Community Engagement in Multi-Functional Venue

Authors:
Victor Rodriguez R.A. NCARB Licensed Architect, DRG Group New Jersey, USA DRG Group, DRG Group New Jersey, USA DRG Group
Corten Steel Facade and Transparent Design Enhance Community Engagement in Multi-Functional Venue

Project in-detail

Utilizing Corten steel and frit glass to merge durability with transparency, this venue fosters community interaction while serving as a versatile space for diverse cultural events.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes Corten steel panels, emphasizing durability and maintenance ease.
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Incorporates frit glass for enhanced natural lighting while maintaining occupant privacy.
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Features flexible seating arrangements in the auditorium to accommodate diverse events.
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Integrates extensive outdoor spaces designed for community markets and performances.
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Includes eco-friendly systems such as rainwater harvesting and green roofs for sustainability.

### Project Overview

The Kip Island Auditorium is a multi-functional cultural venue located adjacent to a water body, designed to enhance the relationship between urban spaces and the natural environment. The facility aims to foster community engagement through a flexible architectural framework that accommodates various public events and activities.

### Spatial Organization and User Interaction

The design promotes interconnected spaces among auditoriums, galleries, and common areas to facilitate accessibility and encourage social interactions. The arrangement of these spaces is based on a principle of fluidity, allowing for a dynamic flow that enhances user experience. The structure features angular and elevated rooflines that not only provide an artistic signature but also echo the cultural aspirations of the surrounding area. Large glass façades are incorporated to maximize visual connectivity, inviting the public to engage with the building’s interior through transparency and natural light.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Material choices reflect both aesthetic appeal and functional performance, emphasizing a balance between industrial elements and natural influences. Prominent materials include Corten steel panels, which develop a protective patina over time, and frit glass, designed to maintain privacy while allowing light penetration. The use of insulated metal panels contributes to thermal efficiency, while wood accents provide warmth to the building's overall aesthetic. Sustainability is a key theme, with features such as rainwater harvesting systems, green roofs, and energy-efficient technologies to minimize environmental impact. The design fosters a dialogue between built and natural environments, enriching both the user experience and ecological considerations.

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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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