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Curvilinear Golden Façade with Integrated Public Plaza for Fashion and Community Interaction

Authors:
Jon Sealey, Hayley Ridgewell, Charinrat Rungruengsri, Jon Sealey
Curvilinear Golden Façade with Integrated Public Plaza for Fashion and Community Interaction

Project in-detail

A curvilinear golden façade envelops a multifunctional hub designed for fashion and community engagement, seamlessly integrating public plazas with interactive exhibition spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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A golden façade constructed with aluminum composite panels reflects light and enhances visual interest.
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The design features a helical ramp, promoting fluid circulation between different functional areas.
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Extensive glazing creates visual transparency, connecting indoor spaces with the outdoor plaza.
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Sustainable practices are embedded through natural ventilation and rainwater harvesting systems.
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Public plazas are integrated throughout, fostering community interaction within the fashion hub.

## Overview

The Bangkok Fashion Hub is located in a dense urban environment, designed to serve as a cultural center focusing on fashion, dining, and community interactions. The project aims to create a multifunctional space that combines commercial activities with opportunities for artistic expression. By integrating flexible design principles and sustainable practices, the hub seeks to foster a lively atmosphere that reflects the vibrancy of its Bangkok setting.

## Spatial Organization

The building features a public plaza at its base, functioning as an outdoor gathering area equipped with seating and greenery, which invites social interaction. Above this communal space, the fashion market and exhibition areas are strategically arranged to facilitate retail and showcase opportunities for designers. A helical ramp enhances circulation within the interior, promoting an open layout that encourages connectivity while accommodating diverse functions, including cafes, libraries, and conference rooms. This arrangement allows the space to adapt to varying uses, from informal gatherings to organized events.

## Material Selection and Sustainability

The architectural form is characterized by curvilinear shapes that evoke the flowing nature of textiles, further emphasized by the use of aluminum composite panels finished in a reflective golden hue. This material not only ensures durability but also enhances light interaction, creating a dynamic façade. Extensive glazing throughout the building maximizes natural light and promotes transparency. The underlying steel structure provides stability, while warm wood finishes in communal areas contribute to a welcoming environment. Sustainable features include strategies for natural ventilation, solar shading, and rainwater harvesting, alongside pedestrian-friendly pathways that integrate greenery into the surrounding 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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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