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Dynamic Welded Mesh Structure with Polished Concrete Foundations Serving as a Community Observation Point

Authors:
Juan jose Lopez cardenas, Maria Wiesner LondoÑo, Juan Felipe Castiblanco
Dynamic Welded Mesh Structure with Polished Concrete Foundations Serving as a Community Observation Point

Project in-detail

Constructed with dynamic welded mesh and polished concrete, the observation tower integrates seamlessly with the landscape to provide a multifunctional space for recreation and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Dynamic facade incorporates welded mesh to enhance transparency and lightness.
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Polished concrete foundations provide durability and a contemporary aesthetic.
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Staggered platform arrangement allows for varied user experiences at different heights.
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Integration of LED lighting ensures safety and usability during nighttime.
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Design adapts to seasonal changes, promoting engagement with the natural environment.

### Overview of the Morphing Tower

Located near Silver Lake, the Morphing Tower is designed to address local environmental challenges while promoting community engagement. The structure serves as an observation tower that enhances the area's natural beauty, offering opportunities for recreation and contemplation. The design integrates advanced architectural principles, achieving a balance between functionality and visual appeal.

### Spatial Configuration and User Experience

The Morphing Tower's design features a series of staggered platforms that facilitate exploration at varying levels, each dedicated to distinct experiences, including stargazing and personal reflection. The architectural language employs sweeping curves and angular projections, conveying movement and transformation. The internal organization, illustrated through an exploited axonometry, highlights the connectivity of the platforms via expansive staircases, enhancing vertical circulation and visual interest.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The choice of materials is critical to both the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of the tower. Key materials include rectangular tubular beams forming the framework, welded mesh that enhances transparency and natural lighting, and polished concrete for durability. Unique elements such as ice cubes are incorporated to explore concepts of ephemerality, while steel decking and concrete flooring provide stability for high-traffic areas. The reflective exterior enables the structure to interact dynamically with changing light conditions, reinforcing its integration within the natural landscape and promoting sustainability.

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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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