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Demountable Structure with Photovoltaic Features for Urban Coffee Experience

Authors:
Tiziana Bellucci, Giacomo Busto, Michelangelo Chianese
Demountable Structure with Photovoltaic Features for Urban Coffee Experience

Project in-detail

A demountable coffee structure equipped with photovoltaic panels and ergonomic features offers an adaptable space for urban coffee experiences, harmonizing functionality with a distinct visual identity.
5 key facts about this project
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Demountable structure allows for easy transport and reassembly.
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Equipped with photovoltaic panels for energy efficiency.
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Interior layout includes dedicated sections for coffee preparation.
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Ergonomic design supports comfortable working conditions for staff.
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Illuminated sign mimics steam rising from the coffee cup.

Coffee Express is a design that reinterprets the experience of enjoying coffee. This structure takes the shape of a coffee cup and is intended for various locations like streets, public squares, and trade fairs. It aims to attract people with its visual presence and the inviting scent of coffee, capturing the essence of “taking a coffee and going away.”

Design Concept

The design uses the familiar shape of a coffee cup to create a strong visual identity. This approach gives it a clear purpose while drawing attention. Using this shape makes the structure immediately recognizable. The design balances aesthetic qualities with practical needs, creating a space that invites people to enjoy coffee in different settings.

Functionality and Adaptability

One of the main features of Coffee Express is its demountable and easily mountable structure. This allows the design to be transported and reassembled in various locations without difficulty. Simple hooks facilitate the assembly process, making it adaptable for different environments. Inside, there are dedicated spaces for equipment like refrigerators and coffee stock, improving the workflow for staff who serve customers.

Assembly Process

Diagrams illustrate the assembly process, showing all the components and the stages involved. The instructions guide users through building the base plate, the lower and upper sections, and arranging the interior furnishings. The roof is equipped with photovoltaic panels, which contribute to energy efficiency and align with modern architectural practices.

User Experience

The design focuses on user comfort and efficiency. Dimensions are considered to ensure that staff can work easily. There are also seating options for customers integrated into the design, encouraging people to gather and enjoy their drinks. An aluminum rolling shutter provides security at night, enhancing the overall functionality of the structure.

The illuminated sign depicting steam rising from the cup adds a warm touch. It not only serves as a visual marker but also invites passersby to experience the warmth and culture of coffee.

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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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