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Curvilinear Facades and Moveable Panels Enhance Sustainable Living in a Resilient Urban Setting

Author:
Sarah De Los Toyos Ngombe
Curvilinear Facades and Moveable Panels Enhance Sustainable Living in a Resilient Urban Setting

Project in-detail

Curved terraces and adjustable façade panels define a residential complex in Kharkiv, promoting sustainable living and community engagement within a revitalized urban landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Curvilinear façades enhance both aesthetics and natural light infiltration.
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Adjustable façade panels allow residents to control privacy and sunlight.
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Green roofs contribute to biodiversity and urban heat reduction.
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Cantilevered terraces provide functional outdoor spaces for residents.
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Integrated rainwater harvesting systems promote sustainable resource use.

## Overview
Located in Kharkiv, Ukraine, the Berehynia project seeks to address the urgent need for urban rebuilding following extensive damage from geopolitical conflict. Established in 1654, Kharkiv is recognized for its historical significance as both an industrial and educational center. The intent of this initiative is to create a resilient living environment that combines contemporary design with community-focused principles, emphasizing sustainability and social renewal.

## Building Composition
The design consists of two prominent residential buildings characterized by a distinct façade featuring curvilinear forms and horizontal lines. Each building includes cantilevered terraces that serve as functional outdoor spaces, encouraging community interaction and private retreats. Orientation is strategically planned to enhance natural light access, improving energy efficiency and resident well-being. The integration of outdoor green spaces, including landscaped gardens and recreational areas, fosters a connection with nature and supports an active lifestyle.

## Architectural Materiality
The materials selected for construction highlight both durability and sustainability. Reinforced concrete provides necessary structural support, ensuring resilience against various environmental challenges. Extensive glass facades enhance transparency, creating an indoor-outdoor relationship that maximizes light. Decorative ceramic panels not only add aesthetic value but also improve thermal and light management. Steel balustrades offer safety and contribute to the modern design language of the buildings. Notable features include movable façade panels that allow residents to control light and privacy, alongside sustainable elements like green roofs and rainwater harvesting systems, enhancing ecological responsibility within the urban context.

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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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