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Dynamic Hubs Creating Personalized Interaction in Virtual Living Spaces

Author:
Junseok Kim
Dynamic Hubs Creating Personalized Interaction in Virtual Living Spaces

Project in-detail

With its focus on dynamic hubs and customizable personal domains, the project redefines virtual living by fostering social interaction and adaptability in an expansive digital environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Personal domains allow for extensive customization, reflecting individual identities.
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Dynamic hubs enhance social interaction, creating a network of interconnected spaces.
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The architecture is designed to adapt and evolve based on user engagement and networking.
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Flexible areas support both work and leisure, promoting multifunctional use.
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The project embraces the fluidity of virtual environments, ensuring continuous relevance.

The project "Virtual Home in Metaverse!" introduces an innovative architectural concept situated in the realm of the metaverse. It aims to redefine how individuals interact within a digital space, focusing on the integration of personal units and communal gathering points. This design emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, creating an environment that supports both professional and social activities. It reflects a contemporary understanding of virtual living, where the boundaries of space and interaction are fluid.

Gathering Spaces

The design centers around influential hubs that act as key points for connection among various personal domains. These hubs create a network that fosters communication and social interactions among users. The spaces allow individuals to influence and engage with each other, promoting a robust sense of community. This interconnected approach enhances the overall experience, as personal domains contribute to a diverse and lively environment.



Adaptable Areas

Central to the design are adaptable areas that include a multifunctional workroom and an inviting living room. Each space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate various activities, supporting both work and leisure. This flexibility enhances usability, allowing individuals to shift between tasks seamlessly. By incorporating features that can serve multiple purposes, the architecture caters to the varied needs of users in a digital setting.



Personal Expression

The project emphasizes the importance of personal expression through customization of individual units. While each unit starts with a similar base, the ability for users to modify their personal spaces adds a layer of diversity. This focus on individuality reflects the nature of the digital environment, encouraging users to create spaces that represent their unique identities. The result is a dynamic array of styles and configurations, contributing to a rich tapestry within the virtual landscape.



Dynamic Nature of Space

In recognizing the ever-changing characteristics of virtual environments, the design embraces adaptability. New hubs can emerge, and personal domains can cluster or dissipate based on user interactions. This fluidity ensures that the architecture remains relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of its users. Continuous change becomes a defining feature, allowing the space to grow alongside its inhabitants.

The design culminates in an engaging interplay of environments that prioritize functionality alongside creativity. It offers users a unique platform to shape their experiences and interactions within the metaverse.

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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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