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Curvilinear Greenery: Glass and Steel Hub for Fashion Innovation

Authors:
Dennis Schiaroli, Dennis Schiaroli, Joshua Harrex
Curvilinear Greenery: Glass and Steel Hub for Fashion Innovation

Project in-detail

Curvilinear glass facades and integrated vertical gardens create a vibrant atmosphere in this medium-large hub designed to support the fashion industry through retail, education, and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Curvilinear glass facades enhance natural light penetration and provide visual connectivity.
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Vertical gardens integrate greenery into the design, promoting sustainability and user well-being.
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Flexible interior spaces adapt to various functions, from retail to education and events.
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Sustainable construction methods include natural ventilation and rainwater management systems.
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Public plazas encourage community interaction and engagement within the fashion industry.

### Overview

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the I AM Fashion Hub aims to establish a central resource for creativity and commerce within the fashion industry, reflecting the city’s emerging identity as a fashion capital in Southeast Asia. The design incorporates contemporary architectural principles that emphasize functionality while fostering a space conducive to business, learning, and community interaction.

### Spatial Organization and User Experience

The spatial configuration is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a variety of activities. The ground level features an open plaza that promotes public engagement and retail opportunities, while the upper floors are dedicated to fashion boutiques, workshops, and educational facilities for aspiring designers. A dedicated catwalk forum on the third level is specifically designed for fashion shows, surrounded by seating for audiences. Multi-functional spaces on the upper floors are adaptable for lectures, events, and exhibitions. Circulation is enhanced through ramps and escalators, providing ease of movement between different program areas and establishing a coherent flow throughout the building.

### Materiality and Environmental Integration

The project utilizes a diverse palette of materials, prioritizing both aesthetic appeal and sustainability. The extensive use of glass in facades allows ample natural light, fostering a connection with the urban surroundings. Structural steel provides flexibility and support, while concrete contributes to stability. Composite panels enhance thermal insulation, and the inclusion of natural elements, such as greenery and vertical gardens, reinforces an eco-friendly ethos. Additional environmental strategies, such as natural ventilation systems and rainwater harvesting features, contribute to reducing the urban heat island effect and promoting energy efficiency within the design.

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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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