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Cultivation Spaces and Greenhouses Within a Community Market Setting

Authors:
Totto tamás Rátkai, Lídia Fonyó, Krisztina Szádvári
Cultivation Spaces and Greenhouses Within a Community Market Setting

Project in-detail

Incorporating extensive greenhouses within a multifunctional framework, the design emphasizes community engagement through accessible cultivation spaces and a market, offering a cohesive environment for social interaction and sustainable practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Extensive cultivation areas promote local agriculture and community education.
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Open axes enhance accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.
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Integrated greenhouses provide environmental benefits and sustainable food sources.
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The design incorporates multifunctional spaces to support diverse activities.
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Natural light and ventilation are prioritized through strategic spatial organization.

SEETHER is designed to create an environment that encourages community engagement within a natural setting. It functions as both a restaurant and a marketplace, aiming to connect people while promoting sustainable practices. The layout is thoughtful and focuses on making the space welcoming for visitors.

Development and Space Utilization

The design features a closed layout that shields occupants from the elements, offering protection and comfort. This approach allows for effective use of natural light and ventilation throughout the building. Open pathways are interspersed, connecting different modes of transportation such as cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. This layout not only enhances access but also invites a diverse range of visitors to enjoy the space.

Visitor Amenities

Essential services are carefully planned within the design. Outdoor spaces, a kitchen, a welcoming area, and a central market all contribute to the setting. These amenities encourage social interactions among users and serve functional needs, reinforcing the space as a hub for the community. Cultivation areas for agriculture further enhance the site, allowing for educational opportunities and promoting sustainability.

Architectural Perspectives

Architectural drawings provide insight into the overall design and layout. Notable perspectives show views from the Market Allee and detailed plans for both ground and mezzanine levels. The ground floor includes various functional spaces, such as an entrance, main corridor, restaurant, changing rooms, and storage. The mezzanine adds further operational capacity with a restaurant gallery and technical spaces.

The overall area of 1220 m² reflects careful organization and efficient space use, ensuring that each section serves its purpose. Design details such as landscaping and natural features enrich the environment, promoting a harmonious relationship between the building and its surroundings. Each aspect contributes to a user-friendly experience that encourages interaction and community ties.

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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

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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