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Curvilinear Community Spaces Featuring Sustainable Glass and Stone Integration

Author:
Yi Xiao
Curvilinear Community Spaces Featuring Sustainable Glass and Stone Integration

Project in-detail

Employing curvilinear forms and a blend of glass and natural stone, the design integrates private and communal spaces that foster a seamless connection with the surrounding landscape, creating an engaging residential environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Curvilinear architecture promotes fluid movement and interaction among residents.
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Open-air communal spaces enhance connectivity to nature while providing shared amenities.
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Integration of sustainable materials, such as cross-laminated timber, ensures environmental responsibility.
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Charred wooden shingles offer both aesthetic appeal and fire resistance.
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Natural ventilation systems optimize airflow, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling.

### Project Overview
The residential complex is designed for a warm climate, integrating natural elements such as palm trees and green spaces with modern architectural forms. The intent is to create a harmonious environment that prioritizes both functional living and aesthetic enjoyment, facilitating a lifestyle that enhances well-being and connectivity with nature.

### Spatial Strategy
The design features an interconnected layout centered around organic shapes that promote flow and connection among the buildings. Each structure spirals and interweaves with its neighbors, encouraging communal interaction while preserving individual privacy. Pathways and integrated staircases allow for ease of movement through lush landscaping and shared outdoor spaces, fostering social engagement among residents.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Materials critical to the project's identity include reinforced concrete for structural integrity, expansive glass panels to maximize natural light and views, and steel elements for durability. Natural stone accents bridge practicality and aesthetics, while wooden finishes add warmth. Sustainability is emphasized through the incorporation of green roofs and landscaped areas, promoting biodiversity and efficient rainwater management. The design's commitment to energy efficiency is evident in its focus on natural ventilation and light, ensuring a reduced environmental footprint.

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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.

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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