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Cylindrical Posts and Plywood Create Functional Community Space

Authors:
Reinaldo Chong, Emma Pezoa
Cylindrical Posts and Plywood Create Functional Community Space

Project in-detail

Supported by cylindrical posts and constructed with plywood, the community space integrates essential amenities like showers and a yoga saloon to facilitate social interaction and well-being.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with a floating floor system for enhanced thermal comfort.
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Incorporates a terrace designed specifically for social interaction.
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Utilizes cylindrical posts to support the structure while maintaining open spaces.
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Features dedicated zones for privacy, including separate showers and toilets.
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Lists insulation materials like mineral wool, contributing to energy efficiency.

The design presents an organized layout that improves how people use the space. Located in an area suited for social activities and healthy living, it features essential parts like showers, toilets, and a yoga saloon. The overall idea focuses on making the space easy to access and comfortable for everyone, allowing for smooth movement between indoor areas and outdoor gathering spots.

Functional Zoning

Spaces are clearly marked, ensuring privacy in the female and male shower and toilet areas. This separation encourages use while still being practical. A kitchenette allows for snacks and drinks, enhancing the communal experience. The terrace serves as a place for gatherings, encouraging interaction. Benches placed throughout the layout provide comfort and invite people to relax and enjoy their surroundings.

Spatial Organization

The floor plan shows a well-thought-out relationship among various areas, promoting straightforward navigation. Each space is distinctly defined, making it easy for users to find the amenities they need. Elevation views from different angles display the project’s balance between how it looks and how it works, offering a clear understanding of its architectural strength.

Construction Details

Attention to construction details is evident in the project's durability. A floating floor system is utilized, with 15mm plywood supported by 2"x5" floor joists and insulation made from mineral wool and expanded polystyrene. Additional materials include 1"x3" wooden planks and 2"x6" wooden joists, all supported by a 2"x10" master beam. These elements ensure the building is stable while aligning with the overall design approach.

Supporting the terrace are 2"x10" wooden joists along with cylindrical posts, which create an open view while maintaining strength. This combination demonstrates a commitment to providing a user-friendly environment within the designed space.

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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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