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Dynamic Platforms and Enclosures in a User-Centric Design

Authors:
Emily Bell, Cody Uliasz
Dynamic Platforms and Enclosures in a User-Centric Design

Project in-detail

The integration of dynamic platforms and carefully designed enclosures establishes a multifunctional environment that fosters both interaction and solitude, serving as a community hub.
5 key facts about this project
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Dynamic platforms allow for flexible use in various activities.
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Enclosures provide intimate spaces that enhance user comfort.
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A bent A-frame design contributes to a unique silhouette.
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Cross-laminated timber panels ensure structural integrity with sustainability.
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Charred wooden shingles create a visually striking outer layer for durability.

The design centers around the concepts of platform, enclosure, and rest. It aims to create an environment that caters to different user needs while allowing for social interaction and personal reflection. With a focus on functionality and accessibility, the layout offers a well-organized space that promotes ease of movement between communal areas and private retreats.

Platform Design

The platforms are arranged to support multiple uses, accommodating both group activities and individual moments of pause. This thoughtful configuration encourages people to gather and interact while still being able to step away and enjoy solitude. Users can transition naturally from one space to another, enhancing the overall experience within the setting.

Enclosure Strategy

Enclosures are essential to the design, providing areas that offer shelter and encourage relaxation. These spaces help create a feeling of safety while still connecting with the outdoors. By integrating enclosures thoughtfully, the design strikes a balance between inviting social engagement and allowing for personal time, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

Sectional Insights

The sectional representation at a scale of 1:25 illustrates the various spatial relationships within the design. This detailed examination reveals how different areas function together. It shows the flow and connection between spaces, helping to clarify how users will interact with their environment. The attention to detail in these sections reflects a clear intent behind the design choices made.

Materials are not specified in the presentation, yet the overall atmosphere suggests a careful selection aimed at supporting the design's functional goals. Attention to detail continues in the way different spaces are connected, leading users through a thoughtfully arranged environment that accommodates both interaction and retreat.

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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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