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Curved Roof Structure Featuring Steel Beams and Transparent Glass for Community Interaction

Author:
Joaquin Andrés Diaz Munoz
Curved Roof Structure Featuring Steel Beams and Transparent Glass for Community Interaction

Project in-detail

Curved rooflines crafted with steel beams and expansive glass facades create an inviting environment for community engagement in this flexible public hub.
5 key facts about this project
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Curved rooflines integrate with the landscape, enhancing visual connections.
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Expansive glass facades provide seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.
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A flexible layout accommodates diverse community activities and events.
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Sustainable features include rainwater harvesting and natural ventilation.
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Exposed steel beams create an industrial aesthetic while ensuring structural integrity.

### Overview

The Communal Palace of Turn is located within a modern urban environment designed to facilitate community interaction and engagement. Its intention is to serve as a central public hub, prioritizing open spaces and flexible usage while integrating ecological principles. This report provides an analysis of the project's conceptual framework, material choices, and distinctive design elements that contribute to its role as a multifunctional public space.

### Spatial Flexibility and Integration

The design emphasizes spatial versatility, accommodating a variety of activities ranging from art exhibitions to community workshops. This adaptability is crucial in responding to the evolving needs of the community. The layout promotes public accessibility through wide walkways, ramps, and open plazas, creating inviting paths that connect different areas of the facility. Landscape integration plays a key role, with green spaces, gardens, and tree canopies incorporated to provide areas for relaxation and social interaction, enhancing the overall user experience.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The material palette is chosen for both its structural integrity and aesthetic contribution. Steel is employed in the structural framework and canopies, providing flexibility and a lightweight appearance. Expansive glass panels foster transparency, linking the interior with the exterior while allowing natural light to permeate the space. Concrete serves as a durable foundational material, while wood is utilized for interior finishes and outdoor elements, incorporating warmth and a natural aesthetic. Sustainability features include rainwater harvesting systems and solar panels, enhancing energy efficiency. The roof structure is designed with ecological considerations in mind, reflecting a commitment to reducing environmental impact and harmonizing with the natural surroundings.

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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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