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Cup Cloth and IPE Beams Enhancing Community Connection in a Park Setting

Authors:
Rosario Silva, Francisca Feliú, florencia encalada
Cup Cloth and IPE Beams Enhancing Community Connection in a Park Setting

Project in-detail

Incorporating cup cloth for fog collection and supported by IPE beams, the structure integrates with its park surroundings while promoting community engagement and environmental sustainability.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes cup cloth to effectively capture fog and enhance moisture levels.
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Incorporates IPE beams for structural support, balancing strength and aesthetic.
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Features a façade that visually mirrors the surrounding park landscape.
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Promotes a cyclical relationship with nature by returning elements to the wetland.
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Offers elevated views from upper levels, enhancing user experience and connection.

Dock of Recollection is set within a lively park environment and features a design that uses triangulation forms to create both shelter and reflective spaces. The structure distinguishes itself from traditional towers by encouraging a connection between the built form and the natural landscape. It aims to enhance community interactions while providing an experience that invites users to engage with their surroundings from elevated points.

Integration with Environment
The design includes a façade that opens toward the park, allowing for wide views and a natural flow between inside and outside spaces. As people move through the building, they gain a growing awareness of their environment, especially from the upper levels, which enhance the sense of connection to the horizon. This relationship between the structure and the landscape enriches the overall experience.

Sustainability and Water Features
A notable element is the dedication to sustainability, reflected in the incorporation of water features that return elements to the wetland. This choice establishes a respectful connection with nature, promoting ecological integrity. The water not only serves as a visual and auditory element but also helps create comfortable microclimates within the space. It underlines a commitment to respecting environmental systems while enriching the experience of those who visit.

Structural Composition
The structure is solidly built with thoughtful material choices. The use of cup cloth helps collect mist and fog, which enhances the interaction with weather conditions. Supporting elements, such as IPE-180 and IPE-300 beams, are carefully selected to provide necessary strength while contributing to a clean look. The TPE-400 pillar offers stability and support, while Arrigoni electrowelded mesh and rigidizer enhance the project’s ability to withstand the test of time.

Illumination and Spatial Experience
Natural light plays an important role in the experience of the building. The design effectively brings sunlight into the interiors, creating attractive spaces that change throughout the day. This relationship between light and structure encourages visitors to connect more deeply with the environment. The design enhances the interplay between indoor and outdoor experiences, leaving a lasting impression.

The architectural response reflects the park alongside, with the façade mirroring the surrounding landscape, effectively merging the natural and built environments.

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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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