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Elevated Meditation Space with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and Natural Light

Author:
Camilo Cerro
Elevated Meditation Space with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and Natural Light

Project in-detail

With a sleeping loft and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that connect the interior to the surrounding forest, the design creates a focused environment for meditation while promoting sustainability through the use of local and reused materials.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated sleeping loft accessed by a ladder enhances spatial separation for meditation.
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Double-height meditation space fosters a sense of openness and connection with nature.
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Large windows prioritize natural light and offer uninterrupted forest views.
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Integrated furniture minimizes visual distractions within the meditation area.
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Sustainable features include solar panels and a greywater filtration system.

Cabin 003 is a space designed specifically for meditation, located in a peaceful forest setting. The design seeks to enhance the experience of meditation through careful planning and understanding of the needs of practitioners. It aims to separate spaces for sleeping and meditative practices, allowing for a focused environment that supports mindfulness and spiritual growth.

Spatial Organization

The layout of the cabin clearly distinguishes between areas for meditation and sleeping. This separation helps prevent the tendency to fall asleep during meditation, which can disrupt focus. The meditation room has high ceilings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light, providing a direct connection to the forest outside. This thoughtful arrangement enhances the feelings of calm and grounding that are essential for effective meditation.

Interior Design

The interior of the cabin follows a minimalist approach, reducing distractions that could interfere with mindfulness. Furniture is integrated into the space, with elements like a metal stove tucked into built-in features. This design helps maintain a clean aesthetic while ensuring comfort. Spaces for different activities—meditation, yoga, sleeping, showering, and dining—are defined, which helps users associate specific environments with their practices, reinforcing their routines.

Sustainability Features

Sustainability plays an important role in the design, with a focus on using local and reused materials to lessen environmental impact. Solar panels and a solar water heater are included to provide energy, while systems for greywater filtration and composting toilets support self-sufficient living. The cabin is elevated, and the outdoor decks extend into the forest, allowing for meditation in nature and enhancing the connection to the surrounding environment.

French doors from the meditation room and bedroom lead to expansive decks that overlook the forest. This integration of outdoor space encourages practitioners to engage fully with nature, providing a serene backdrop for meditation and reflection.

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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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