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Curved Wooden Beams Shaping Community Interaction in a Sinuous Space

Authors:
Lorenzo Buccoliero, Paolo Pizzichini, Andrea Larocca
Curved Wooden Beams Shaping Community Interaction in a Sinuous Space

Project in-detail

Curved wooden beams form a sinuous structure that enhances community interaction while integrating natural light, creating a functional gathering space for diverse activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Curved wooden beams enhance structural integrity while providing aesthetic continuity.
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Natural side lighting is optimized to create a welcoming atmosphere throughout the interior.
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The sinuous design encourages free movement and interaction among users.
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Two tangent circles inform the unique layout, prioritizing human-scale dimensions.
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The design integrates nature seamlessly, blurring indoor and outdoor boundaries.

The Spirala Community House is designed to serve as a gathering place in a residential area, emphasizing community interaction and connection. The project is thoughtfully nestled within a landscape that encourages engagement with nature. Its design concept is inspired by two tangent circles, creating an organic layout that fosters human interaction. The building consists of a main area for events and an additional space for service, balancing both social and functional requirements.

Geometric Inspiration

The design revolves around a sinuous curve derived from the two tangent circles, which reflects the scale and arrangement of people coming together. This geometric approach creates an inviting space that allows for flexibility in its use. The layout is conducive to various activities, promoting natural movement and connection among users.

Lighting and Atmosphere

Natural light is a key aspect of the Spirala Community House. Thoughtfully placed openings enhance the interior by allowing daylight to fill the space. This not only brightens the rooms but also establishes a link to the outside world. The presence of natural light enriches the environment, making it feel warm and welcoming for visitors.

Structural Aesthetics

The façade features curved wooden beams connected by hoops, which provide both structural support and visual interest. These elements create a sense of flow, inviting those inside to move easily between different areas. The design blurs the boundaries between inside and outside, allowing occupants to feel a connection to nature as they experience the space.

This careful combination of design elements results in a building that meets practical needs while fostering a sense of community. The curves and patterns, along with the way light interacts with the structure, create an engaging environment, ensuring that the Spirala Community House is a welcoming place for all its users.

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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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