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Elevated Community Hub Promoting Artistic Collaboration Near Victoria Square

Authors:
Tae Jung, Pauline Sipin, Amit Vajaria
Elevated Community Hub Promoting Artistic Collaboration Near Victoria Square

Project in-detail

Elevated above the street, the hub integrates artist studios and public spaces to enhance community engagement and foster collaboration in the heart of Adelaide.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated ground floor enhances urban connectivity.
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Artist studios incorporated above public interaction spaces.
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Open pathways facilitate spontaneous community engagement.
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Integrated design promotes collaboration among diverse art forms.
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Focus on visual connection to Victoria Square enriches experience.

The Adelaide Creative Community Hub is located in the urban area of Adelaide, South Australia, near Victoria Square. It serves multiple functions related to the arts, including spaces for artists to live, work, exhibit, and sell their creations. The design aims to create a supportive and interactive environment that encourages artistic dialogue and community involvement.

Spatial Organization
The layout consists of different areas designed for living, creating, showcasing, and selling art. Each function is carefully organized to promote interaction among artists and foster engagement with visitors. The strategy allows various programs to connect, making it easier for creators to work alongside the public and each other.

Connection to the Urban Context
The hub is designed to connect strongly with its setting. By elevating the building's ground floor, it facilitates easier access and promotes pedestrian movement. This elevation creates a visual link with Victoria Square, integrating the building into the urban landscape while encouraging people to participate in the activities taking place.

Community Engagement
A key aspect of the design is its focus on creating spaces that invite community participation. Open pathways and public areas encourage social interactions and provide venues for artistic expression. The arrangement of studios and collaborative spaces is intentional, allowing for various creative projects to take place simultaneously, making the hub an active part of the community.

Natural light plays an important role in the interior of the hub. Large windows and thoughtfully designed spaces allow sunlight to fill the rooms, creating a warm atmosphere that supports creativity. The incorporation of light enhances the overall environment, making it an inviting place for artists and visitors alike.

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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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