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Curved Walls in Micro Living Spaces Integrating Natural Elements

Authors:
Sesinee Nimsuwan, Chira Amnuaysit, Puriwat Chaimeesook, Wigunda Seekong
Curved Walls in Micro Living Spaces Integrating Natural Elements

Project in-detail

Curved walls seamlessly integrate with the landscape, creating micro-living spaces that emphasize a harmonious relationship with natural elements while accommodating essential functions for daily life.
5 key facts about this project
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Curved walls enhance spatial perception and connectivity to the landscape.
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The design allocates a minimum of 2 meters of space per occupant for optimal comfort.
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Each living unit is equal in size, promoting uniformity and balance in functionality.
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Natural elements like trees and rocks are incorporated directly into the architecture.
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The project challenges traditional living concepts by prioritizing micro-scale design.

The design centers on micro-architecture, located in a setting where human living spaces interact with natural surroundings. It reflects an understanding that nature often takes precedence over human efforts, prompting a reevaluation of how spaces can be created to support coexistence with the environment. Simple forms resembling pipes characterize the overall design, allowing the natural landscape to remain at the forefront.

Design Concept

The approach emphasizes micro-architecture, where the relationship with natural features is key. Spaces are designed to allow nature its voice, respecting its presence instead of overshadowing it. By focusing on smaller design elements, the structure aims to enhance the environment, fostering an appreciation for the surrounding landscape.



Spatial Configuration

Careful consideration goes into spatial arrangements, with a minimum of 2 meters allocated per person. This measurement guides the layout, resulting in clear enclosures that create distinct boundaries. The use of curved walls helps reduce the prominence of these divisions, promoting a larger sense of space and encouraging users to engage with their surroundings more fully.



Functional Units

The structure divides into three equal units: living, service, and sleeping/working. This layout supports independence within the overall framework while maintaining a sense of community in design. Storage and service areas are integrated thoughtfully into the architecture, ensuring that functionality does not disrupt the flow of living spaces.



The design reflects a focus on practical living and meaningful interaction with the environment. As individuals move through the areas, the architecture feels like an extension of the landscape, enhancing daily experiences. Transition zones between indoor and outdoor spaces blur boundaries, inviting nature into everyday life in a refreshing manner.

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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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