Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Elevated Platforms Embracing Forest Atmosphere

Author:
Aaron Ramírez montero
Elevated Platforms Embracing Forest Atmosphere

Project in-detail

Elevated observation platforms intertwine with the forest canopy, creating a unique engagement with the surrounding landscape while offering a space for contemplation and exploration.
5 key facts about this project
01
Elevated observation points offer panoramic views of Kemeri National Park.
02
The design incorporates ramps that create a seamless journey through the forest.
03
Atmospheric engagement is achieved through intentional light and shadow play.
04
Platforms are strategically placed to enhance moments of reflection.
05
Materials are selected for their minimal environmental impact and sustainability.

The Observation Tower in Kemeri National Park enhances the experience of visitors in a stunning natural environment. Located in a forested area, the tower serves as a lookout point that encourages exploration and a deeper connection with the landscape. The design concept focuses on immersing people in nature, using a sequence of elevated viewpoints that allow for different perspectives of the surrounding area.

Design Concept

The concept behind the Observation Tower revolves around the idea of a journey through the forest. A clearly marked pathway leads visitors on an upward trajectory. As they ascend via ramps, they are guided toward two distinct platforms, each offering a unique view. This elevation not only ensures great sightlines of the area but also invites moments of pause and reflection amid nature.

Atmospheric Engagement

The design engages with light and shadow in a meaningful way. The form of the tower creates interesting patterns of light that change throughout the day. This connection to natural light enhances the experience people have within the forest, allowing them to feel the changing atmosphere as they move through the space.

Material Considerations

While specific materials are not detailed in the presentation texts, the design emphasizes sustainability and a low environmental impact. The platforms and ramps allow the structure to blend with its surroundings, maintaining respect for the natural landscape. The careful integration ensures that the tower fits into the forest without dominating it, highlighting the intention to create a thoughtful intervention in the environment.

Experiential Focus

The tower is intended as a place for calm and contemplation. It encourages visitors to connect with the forest while providing shelter from wind and rain. The layout creates a peaceful atmosphere, where people can appreciate the beauty of Kemeri National Park. The observation points offer intimate connections with nature, allowing moments of quiet reflection in a serene setting.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

`
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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy