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Curvilinear Terracotta Facades Featuring Charred Timber Elements in a Multifunctional Fashion Hub

Authors:
MARTIN ABERSON, GOSIA MALUS, WAYNE HEAD, MARTIN ABERSON
Curvilinear Terracotta Facades Featuring Charred Timber Elements in a Multifunctional Fashion Hub

Project in-detail

Curvilinear terracotta facades complemented by charred timber details create an inviting and functional space for fashion education and community engagement in the heart of Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
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Curvilinear terracotta facades harmonize with traditional Thai architectural forms.
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Charred wooden shingles enhance durability while providing a unique aesthetic.
03
A bent A-frame design optimizes natural light and spatial flow.
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Cross-laminated timber panels reinforce sustainability and structural integrity.
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Integrated community spaces promote collaboration among fashion designers and the public.

### Overview

The Bangkok Fashion Hub is situated in the urban core of Bangkok, Thailand, serving as a multifunctional space that combines a focus on fashion with educational and social dimensions. The design integrates elements of traditional Thai architecture with contemporary building practices, resulting in a cultural venue that facilitates interactions among various stakeholders in the fashion industry, as well as the general public.

### Architectural Form and Spatial Organization

The building's form features sweeping contours and tiered levels, creating a dynamic silhouette in the cityscape. The upper structure is characterized by curved roofs that echo the forms of traditional Thai temples, while also introducing modern design sensibilities. The spatial organization is strategically arranged to encourage flow and interaction across its multiple stories. The ground floor serves as an atrium with market-like activity, incorporating a café and bar. The first and second floors are dedicated to classrooms, studios, and a library that benefit from ample natural light. The design culminates on the upper levels with an exhibition hall and auditorium, facilitating various events and presentations.

#### Materiality

The material palette reinforces the project's relationship with Thai craftsmanship while embracing contemporary aesthetics. Key materials include terracotta tiles, golden mosaics, red-painted timber, and traditional burnt timber panels. This combination not only reflects the richness of traditional architectural designs but also contributes to the building's durability and environmental sustainability, essential for a continuously active public space.

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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.

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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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