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Curvilinear Glass Pavilion Emphasizing Community Engagement With Indigenous Landscape Integration

Authors:
Laia Alfaro Esbri, Daniel Varga
Curvilinear Glass Pavilion Emphasizing Community Engagement With Indigenous Landscape Integration

Project in-detail

A curvilinear glass structure harmoniously integrates with an indigenous landscape, creating an interactive community space centered around art and reflection.
5 key facts about this project
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Curvilinear shape enhances spatial flow and interaction.
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Extensive use of glass blurs boundaries between interior and exterior.
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Interactive art installations engage visitors in a dynamic experience.
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Circular water feature serves as a social gathering point.
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Indigenous landscaping promotes local biodiversity and environmental education.

## Overview
Located in a landscape that bridges natural elements and human activity, the design of the Symbiosis Pavilion aims to foster interaction and contemplation. It serves as a multifunctional space where visitors can engage with their environment through a synthesis of nature, art, and community. The architectural approach emphasizes connectivity and seeks to invite users to reconsider their relationship with surrounding landscapes.

## Spatial Organization and Design Elements
The pavilion's design features a curvilinear form with extensive glass walls that blur the distinction between interior and exterior spaces. This approach fulfills two significant functions:

1. **Transparency and Light**: The glass façade allows for abundant natural light, creating dynamic shadow patterns throughout the day while reinforcing a visual connection to the landscape.

2. **Spatial Fluidity**: The interior layout encourages exploratory movement, accommodating distinct zones for contemplation, interaction, and communal activities. This non-linear arrangement provides multiple opportunities for engagement with various elements of the pavilion.

## Materiality and Environmental Considerations
The material selection for the pavilion is intentional and reflective of its design philosophy:

- **Glass** is used to enhance transparency and light interplay.
- **Concrete** provides structural integrity and constitutes the flooring, aligning with the minimalist aesthetic.
- **Steel** supports the framework, combining stability with modern design lines.

These materials work in concert to establish a cohesive visual and structural narrative. Furthermore, the design emphasizes ecological sustainability through passive solar principles, natural ventilation strategies, and rainwater harvesting systems. The site incorporates native landscaping, promoting biodiversity while maintaining the area’s natural character.

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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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