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Customizable Walls Enhancing Community Life in a Vertical Suburb

Authors:
Yutong Jin, Yupeng Gao, Mathew tou u Tong
Customizable Walls Enhancing Community Life in a Vertical Suburb

Project in-detail

Customizable walls enhance individuality and foster community interaction in a vertical suburb that addresses urban housing needs through an innovative modular approach.
5 key facts about this project
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Customizable walls allow residents to personalize their living frontages.
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The modular design promotes self-built options for diverse family structures.
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Community interaction is prioritized through integrated communal spaces.
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Sustainable affordability systems generate economic benefits for families.
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Designed to reflect the cultural diversity of Melbourne’s urban landscape.

Melbourne Rejuvenation presents a fresh approach to urban living. Located in Melbourne, Australia, the project aims to reshape how people live in cities by using a modular design that promotes community and individuality. This vertical suburb focuses on affordability and encourages different residents to interact. The overall design seeks to create a lively environment that captures the essence of Melbourne's rich culture.

Modular Design

At the heart of the project is a modular housing system, allowing residents to shape their living spaces according to their needs. The design caters to various family types, including nuclear families, immigrant couples, and older adults. This flexibility gives people a sense of belonging. Residents are not only occupants; they are participants in creating their homes and community.

Customizable Frontages

A key feature of the design is the customizable walls that enable residents to express their personal styles. These frontages add visual interest and help individuals feel connected to their surroundings. Each unit can reflect the character of its occupant while still fitting within the overall community aesthetic. This balance promotes a sense of unity among diverse residents.

Community Integration

The project emphasizes communal living by incorporating shared spaces that encourage social interaction. By blending private and communal areas, Melbourne Rejuvenation aims to create a vibrant streetscape. These spaces facilitate connections among residents, supporting a dynamic urban lifestyle. They play a vital role in enhancing both social and physical interactions within the community.

Sustainable Affordability

Addressing economic considerations, the design includes an affordability system that benefits families. This approach combines economic viability with social responsibility. It presents a practical solution to the challenges of modern housing without sacrificing quality of life. This commitment to sustainability reflects a deeper understanding of community needs.

The design culminates in lively streetscapes, where private and public spaces blend. This setup encourages diverse interactions and builds a unique sense of place that defines Melbourne.

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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.

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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