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Crimson Staircase and Transparent Facades Create Dynamic Retail Experience

Author:
VORANETR DACHNU
Crimson Staircase and Transparent Facades Create Dynamic Retail Experience

Project in-detail

The integration of a prominent crimson staircase within transparent facades enhances visibility and engagement, creating a vibrant retail environment that connects fashion and community in the heart of Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
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The design incorporates a cantilevered structure to maximize open interior spaces.
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Extensive use of glass creates uninterrupted sightlines to enhance transparency.
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The crimson staircase serves as both a focal point and a vertical connector between levels.
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Natural ventilation systems are strategically integrated for improved air quality.
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Community-focused areas include interactive spaces for workshops and fashion events.

### Overview
The Linear Fashion Walkthrough is situated in the central district of Bangkok, Thailand, designed to serve as a multifunctional hub for fashion that blends retail, exhibition, and social engagement. This architectural endeavor focuses on enhancing the urban experience by connecting various aspects of the fashion ecosystem within a high-density locale. Its strategic location near major transit routes, including the BTS Skytrain, facilitates high pedestrian traffic and accessibility.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction
The design separates the programmatic elements into clearly defined zones while maintaining visual connections that encourage exploration. The lower levels host educational workshops and intimate spaces for public interaction, while the upper sections are dedicated to fashion shows and exhibition areas. A non-linear circulation pathway guides visitors through the space, fostering opportunities for both movement and observation. Interactive features, such as open-air fashion shows and boutique markets, are incorporated to create direct engagement between designers and visitors.

### Materiality and Sustainability
The building employs a structural system characterized by cantilevered floors and extensive glass façades, which enhance transparency and facilitate natural light penetration. Steel serves as the primary structural material, supporting large open spaces, while wooden accents in flooring and fittings add warmth to the industrial aesthetic. Strategic landscaping throughout the design not only contributes to visual appeal but also promotes ecological sustainability by improving air quality and providing comfort to visitors. Principles of natural ventilation are integrated to further enhance environmental performance.

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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.

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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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