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Corten Steel Struts Frame A 360-Degree Observation Platform Above Volcanic Terrain

Authors:
Riccardo Locati, Manfredi Pedone, Sabine Geier, Silvia D'amato
Corten Steel Struts Frame A 360-Degree Observation Platform Above Volcanic Terrain

Project in-detail

Constructed with Corten steel and designed for optimal visibility, the observation platform provides a unique vantage point over the volcanic landscape, allowing visitors to connect with the stunning geological features of the region.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with Corten steel, enhancing durability and aesthetic integration with the landscape.
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Features a 360-degree viewing experience that maximizes exposure to surrounding geological formations.
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The platform’s design reflects the symmetry of the adjacent lakes, emphasizing visual harmony.
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Incorporates mesh handrails that provide safety without obstructing views.
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Optimized for seasonal functionality, ensuring usability throughout varying weather conditions.

### Project Overview
The Odak Eye observation platform is located atop the Nemrut Volcano in eastern Turkey, designed to enhance visitor engagement with the striking natural landscape. The platform offers a 360-degree panoramic view, facilitating an immersive experience of the volcanic terrain and the adjacent Van and Nemrut Lakes. The design prioritizes functionality and recreation, providing a dedicated space for both leisure and observational activities.

### Spatial Strategy and Design Philosophy
Grounded in the principles of symmetry and balance, the platform's architecture reflects the surrounding geological features of the Nemrut Volcano. Its layout is divided into two sections that face Van and Nemrut Lakes, encouraging a focused interaction with these significant water bodies. The central entrance is strategically positioned, allowing views of both lakes, thereby emphasizing their interconnectedness and the influence of volcanic activity on the landscape.

### Materiality and Durability
The material selection for the Odak Eye platform is carefully considered to align with the rugged characteristics of the surrounding environment while ensuring aesthetic coherence. A robust steel framework provides structural stability, complemented by corten steel handrails that resist corrosion and harmonize with the volcanic rock. Grate panels integrated into the flooring enhance safety by allowing precipitation to pass through, while mesh handrails maintain unobstructed views of the landscape. This choice of materials not only contributes to durability but also to the overall visual appeal of the platform.

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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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