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Dynamic Spaces with Glass Facades and Integrated LED Lighting for Community Engagement

Authors:
Gianluigi Giammetta, Marco Giammetta, Biancatelli fulvio, Sante Cercuozzi
Dynamic Spaces with Glass Facades and Integrated LED Lighting for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Constructed with a blend of concrete and glass, the design integrates LED lighting elements and interactive spaces to create a multifunctional community hub that fosters engagement and education.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with a flexible layout that adapts to diverse community events.
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Incorporates a roof garden designed to enhance user experience and biodiversity.
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Features a façade of glass that promotes transparency and interaction with the surroundings.
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Utilizes LED lighting to create dynamic visual effects during various activities.
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Includes multiple vertical circulation options to enhance accessibility and flow.

### Overview and Intent
Located in London, the design for the Internet Museum seeks to represent the complexities of virtual networks through a physical structure. This project moves beyond conventional architectural forms to embody the fluidity and interconnectivity inherent in digital communication. The goal is to create a space that visualizes the dynamic nature of networks, inviting users to engage with and reflect on the relationship between digital and physical realms.

### Spatial Strategy and User Interaction
The spatial organization is structured to encourage community engagement and interaction. The ground floor features public spaces, such as cafes and multipurpose halls, designed to foster collaboration and connection. Vertical circulation is facilitated through accessible stairs and elevators, enhancing movement throughout the building. Upper levels house educational facilities, including classrooms and a library, allowing for a fluid exchange of ideas. Versatile areas on the third and fourth floors are dedicated to restorative activities and various events, highlighting adaptability in the use of space. The top floor is designed as a roof garden, offering occupants a retreat that connects them to nature.

### Materiality and Design Elements
Material selection plays a crucial role in expressing the project's conceptual framework. The structure utilizes concrete for structural integrity, glass for enhanced transparency, steel for a resilient aesthetic, and LED lighting to evoke an emotional response, particularly at night. Architectural features include a network of tubes and linear forms that simulate data flow, while various window types admit natural light, reinforcing the connection between interior spaces and the external environment. Digital projections within the building serve to illustrate the evolving nature of digital communication, blending functionality with artistic expression.

Sustainable practices are integrated throughout the design with elements such as solar panels and natural ventilation, ensuring that the building not only reflects high-tech values but also prioritizes environmental responsibility.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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