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Dynamic Glass Facade and Slanted Steel Structure Creating Community Engagement Spaces

Authors:
Tigran Palyan, Vrezh Tamazyan, Sahak Safaryan, Mary Palyan
Dynamic Glass Facade and Slanted Steel Structure Creating Community Engagement Spaces

Project in-detail

A slanted steel structure with an expansive glass façade transforms the urban landscape into a vibrant cultural hub, designed to foster creativity and community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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A slanted roof structure enhances natural light and provides a unique aesthetic.
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Extensive use of glass creates transparency and connectivity with the surrounding landscape.
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Cross-laminated timber panels contribute to sustainability and structural integrity.
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Charred wooden shingles provide weather resistance while adding texture to the façade.
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Flexible interior spaces accommodate a variety of community activities and events.

## Overview
Located in Tokyo, Japan, the project serves as a focal point for cultural activities and community engagement, designed to respond to the city’s dynamic cultural landscape. The architects intended to create a space that fosters creativity, collaboration, and interaction while embodying the vibrancy associated with Japanese pop culture.

## Structural Composition
The building's design features a bold, geometric form characterized by an inclined roof and expansive glass façades, allowing natural light to fill the interior spaces. Supported by a steel framework with diagonal bracing, the structure combines aesthetic appeal with stability and durability. The innovative design reflects a modern approach to architecture, encouraging discussions about form and functionality.

## Materiality and Spatial Organization
The material selection plays a critical role in defining the project's identity. Extensive use of glass enhances transparency and connects the interior with the exterior environment, while steel provides the necessary strength to support the unique slanted design. Concrete forms the foundational elements, ensuring a strong base. The interior features vibrant textile installations that add visual interest to public spaces.

The layout emphasizes open, multifunctional areas that facilitate a range of activities, from exhibitions to workshops. Surrounding outdoor spaces promote community interaction and provide areas for relaxation, reinforcing the project’s role as a community hub. The integration of color, dynamic patterns, and innovative structural dynamics not only honors cultural expressions but also distinguishes the building within Tokyo's architectural context.

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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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