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Corten Steel Panels and Reinforced Concrete Forming a Horizontal Journey Through Time

Author:
Matej Gurka
Corten Steel Panels and Reinforced Concrete Forming a Horizontal Journey Through Time

Project in-detail

Constructed with corten steel panels and reinforced concrete, the installation creates a linear pathway that reflects significant historical milestones, allowing visitors to engage with the narrative of human progress through a thoughtful spatial experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with weathering corten steel, enhancing durability and aesthetic integration with the landscape.
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The pathway features a gradual elevation change that symbolizes the ascent of human history.
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Each corten panel represents a century, providing a unique timeline experience for visitors.
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Vertical pillars increase in height along the path, reflecting the complexity of historical milestones.
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The design emphasizes environmental sensitivity, using materials that minimize ecological impact.

## Overview

Located in a vast landscape, the architectural design represents a continuous linear journey through human history spanning 1,480 years. The project strategically utilizes an extended pathway that invites visitors to engage with historical milestones while contemplating their significance within a physical space. The design emphasizes the connection between the environment and the narrative it embodies.

### Spatial Strategy

The layout consists of an uninterrupted pathway characterized by alternating segments of corten steel panels and reinforced concrete. Each 5x5 foot metal panel corresponds to a century of human history, while a gradual increase in elevation creates a sense of progression that enhances the thematic experience. Additionally, slender corten steel structures rise along the path, symbolizing key historical events and establishing a visual rhythm that evokes the passage of time. This careful spatial arrangement facilitates an immersive journey, encouraging visitors to reflect on their interaction with history as they traverse the installation.

### Material Selection

Corten steel was chosen for its weathering qualities and aesthetic integration with the surrounding landscape, providing a robust character that aligns with the project's conceptual framework. Reinforced concrete serves as the foundation of the pathway, offering durability to withstand visitor traffic while maintaining a consistent surface. Stainless steel elements were incorporated where higher corrosion resistance is required, symbolizing human achievements. The selection of these materials reflects a commitment to sustainability while ensuring longevity, thus enhancing the installation's ecological considerations and maintaining harmony with 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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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

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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