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Elevated Platforms Within a Shaded Grove Featuring Timber Decking and Palm Canopies

Author:
Eric Miller
Elevated Platforms Within a Shaded Grove Featuring Timber Decking and Palm Canopies

Project in-detail

Elevated platforms create a tranquil retreat beneath a shaded palm canopy, offering visitors a unique space for relaxation and contemplation within the surrounding landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated platforms designed for optimal views of the surrounding landscape.
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Shaded canopies created from naturally growing palm trees enhance comfort.
03
Multiple platforms encourage exploration and interaction with nature.
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Efficient spatial design balances built areas with open, engaging spaces.
05
Strategically placed louvers manage sunlight and airflow effectively.

Oasis 3 is designed as a peaceful space that connects visitors with nature. It is located in a grove where people can step away from their daily lives and find relaxation. The design encourages ascension, allowing individuals to view the landscape from elevated platforms. This concept aims to foster a sense of calm and appreciation for the natural surroundings.

Materials

A variety of materials contribute to the structure's functionality and aesthetic. The main flooring is built from 2x4 decking, providing a solid surface on the platforms. Supporting beams are made of 2x8 girders. The choice of 8x8 columns ensures that the structure remains stable. There are also 2x4 louvers incorporated to help with light and air, creating a comfortable atmosphere. These materials work together to form a welcoming environment for those who visit.

Design Layout

The layout consists of several platforms that encourage exploration. Each platform is positioned to offer different views, guiding visitors to engage with the environment. Shaded canopies formed by palm trees create a more inviting space, allowing people to enjoy their surroundings comfortably. This design makes it easy for visitors to connect with nature while providing areas to pause and reflect.

Space Utilization

The project occupies a foundation of 44 square meters and an overall footprint of 144 square meters. This use of space is efficient, combining built structures with plenty of open areas for interaction. Special attention has been paid to the effects of sunlight and shade. The project considers how the sun moves throughout the day, ensuring that visitors find relief from the heat during peak hours.

The carefully designed platforms and inviting canopies allow visitors to engage fully with their surroundings. This combination creates a space that feels both serene and connected to nature, offering a chance to unwind and appreciate the beauty of the landscape.

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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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