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Curvilinear Façade Transforming Community Living Through Modular Design and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

Authors:
Priyasha Singh, Angel Yalda
Curvilinear Façade Transforming Community Living Through Modular Design and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels

Project in-detail

The dynamic curvilinear façade showcases modular living units enhanced by cross-laminated timber panels, designed to adapt to diverse urban lifestyles while fostering communal interactions.
5 key facts about this project
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The design incorporates retractable walls, allowing residents to easily modify their living spaces.
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Curvilinear elements in the façade create organic connections between indoor and outdoor environments.
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Local vegetation is integrated into the landscaping, enhancing ecological benefits and aesthetics.
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Modular units can be configured in various layouts to accommodate diverse family structures.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide both structural support and sustainable material advantages.

### Overview

"ADAPT-TO-FIT-TO-ADAPT" is a groundbreaking architectural initiative located in Sydney, Australia, aimed at addressing the challenges of affordable housing through innovative design solutions. The project focuses on creating adaptable living spaces that cater to the diverse and evolving needs of urban residents. By employing principles of kinetic adaptability, the design seeks to enhance user experience and foster community engagement within the urban fabric.

### Adaptable Spatial Strategies

The project centers on the concept of modular living environments, which allows residents to modify their spaces according to personal preferences and requirements. Each unit includes retractable walls that enable flexible configurations for various uses—be it recreational, communal, or private. This dynamic approach promotes individual agency in spatial design, allowing occupants to reshape their living spaces over time. Additionally, the integration of communal areas on each level fosters social interaction, enhancing the sense of community among residents.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The material palette for the project emphasizes both structural integrity and environmental harmony. Concrete serves as the foundational material, while curtain wall systems maximize natural light and promote ventilation through extensive glazing. Warm wood flooring is selected for interior spaces, complemented by glass panels that reinforce transparency and connectivity with the external environment. Metal finishes provide durability and a contemporary aesthetic. The design incorporates passive architectural strategies to optimize cross-ventilation, addressing Sydney’s climatic conditions while incorporating local vegetation to enhance ecological integration within the urban landscape.

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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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