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Curved Spaces and Communal Kitchens in a Collaborative Artists’ Village

Authors:
Ju yeon Ha, Yuna Moon, Yerin No, Seojin Jeong
Curved Spaces and Communal Kitchens in a Collaborative Artists’ Village

Project in-detail

Curved living spaces with communal kitchens and a circular layout create a supportive environment for artists and travelers in a vibrant village dedicated to collaboration and creativity.
5 key facts about this project
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Residences are designed with communal kitchens to foster collaboration among artists.
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The layout employs circular arrangements to enhance movement and interaction between spaces.
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Curves in the design draw inspiration from local topography and Gaudi's architectural style.
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A meditation room is integrated into the village to promote relaxation and reflection for users.
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The hostel serves as a connecting hub, facilitating engagement between artists and travelers.

The design focuses on creating a village that accommodates both artists and travelers, promoting interaction between these two groups. It is set in a context that allows for creative work and leisure, emphasizing community and cultural exchange. The overall concept brings together artistic practices and visitor experiences, fostering a supportive environment for creativity.

Artist Area

The artist zone consists of residences for artists, a workshop street for creative activities, and commercial spaces to encourage entrepreneurial efforts. The arrangement provides essential resources for artists while fostering a collaborative atmosphere. This layout allows artists to both live and work in close proximity, creating opportunities for engagement and mutual support.


Tourist Amenities

Next to the artist residences is the tourist area, which features amenities such as a meditation room and a hostel for visitors. The closeness of these facilities encourages interaction between artists and tourists, enhancing the overall experience. The hostel acts as a central point where artists can connect with visitors, making it easier for them to showcase their creative work and ideas.


Spatial Layout

The design uses circular arrangements for several key amenities, including a tea room, meditation room, and yoga room. This layout promotes easy movement through the space, allowing users to experience the environment naturally. It also creates a balance between outdoor and indoor settings, encouraging personal reflection alongside social interaction.


Residential Design

Residences prioritize shared living areas and communal kitchens, supporting a sense of community among artists. The design draws from Gaudi’s style, incorporating curves that harmonize with the surrounding landscape. This approach combines practicality with visual appeal, resulting in an inviting environment that encourages both collaboration and creativity.


The arrangement results in residences that facilitate communal experiences, offering a four-member unit with a spacious living room and balcony, as well as a two-member unit for smaller groups. This setup promotes personal connections while providing opportunities for collaboration and shared experiences among residents.

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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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