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Elevated Lattice Platform Crafted from Reclaimed Wood for Wildlife Observation

Authors:
Mikołaj Niewęgłowski, Maria Kobiela, Julia Szafrańska
Elevated Lattice Platform Crafted from Reclaimed Wood for Wildlife Observation

Project in-detail

Crafted from reclaimed wood, the elevated lattice observation platform integrates seamlessly with the surrounding wetlands, offering unobstructed vistas for wildlife observation.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted entirely from reclaimed wood, emphasizing sustainability.
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Incorporates a lightweight steel framework for structural integrity.
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Elevated design allows for direct interaction with the surrounding wetlands.
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Features a lattice structure that minimizes visual and ecological impact.
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Includes accessible pathways to enhance visitor engagement with nature.

**Project Overview**

Located within Pape Nature Park, this observation point is designed to enhance the visitor experience while maintaining harmony with the surrounding ecological environment. The structure provides elevated views that facilitate wildlife observation, with particular focus on the park's diverse bird species and occasional deer sightings. By prioritizing compatibility with the natural landscape, the project incorporates sustainable practices and materials aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

**Structural Form and User Interaction**

The observation point features a distinctive open lattice framework, designed to reduce visual mass and allow natural light to filter through. This configuration minimizes the physical footprint on the landscape while creating dynamic visual compositions that integrate with the environment. The elevated observation platform, suspended above the water surface, provides unobstructed views and serves as a functional space for birdwatching.

Access to the observation point is facilitated by a series of wooden pathways that connect the main entry to the platform. Constructed with slatted wood, these paths reflect the natural texture of the surrounding area, ensuring visitor safety while maintaining accessibility. Vertical connections within the structure allow visitors to ascend and descend, promoting exploration and a deeper engagement with the landscape.

**Material Selection and Sustainability**

A strong emphasis on sustainability is demonstrated through the choice of materials. Reclaimed wood forms the primary construction material, reducing waste and blending seamlessly with the park's aesthetic. Lightweight steel components are utilized to provide structural integrity, while natural finishes on wooden elements support a gradual aging process that enhances the integration with the environment.

The design outcomes collectively foster ecological awareness and appreciation among visitors, encouraging a conservation mindset. The minimalist architecture not only preserves the scenic beauty of the park but also exemplifies a commitment to ecological and cultural significance, making it an exemplar for future environmentally-conscious architectural projects.

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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

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

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