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 Public Runway Constructed With Textiles and Sustainable Materials In A Dynamic Urban Fashion Hub

Author:
Yuli Velasquez
Elevated Public Runway Constructed With Textiles and Sustainable Materials In A Dynamic Urban Fashion Hub

Project in-detail

An elevated public runway composed of textiles and sustainable materials defines a dynamic urban hub that integrates fashion functions with community engagement in the heart of Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
01
An elevated public runway enhances circulation and interaction across multiple levels.
02
Textile elements are integrated into the facade, emphasizing the project’s connection to fashion.
03
Open studios provide adaptable workspaces that promote collaboration among designers.
04
Sustainable materials are prioritized, including recycled components and eco-friendly finishes.
05
The design incorporates natural light optimization, reducing energy consumption throughout the hub.

## Overview
The Bangkok Fashion Hub is strategically located in a densely populated area, aiming to serve as a key component of Thailand's expanding fashion sector. Designed as a multifunctional space, it caters to both fashion practitioners and the general public, fostering community engagement while positioning Bangkok as a significant player in the global fashion industry. The design emphasizes connectivity and accessibility, integrating a variety of public and private spaces that reflect the dynamic nature of fashion.

## Architectural Strategy and Materiality
The project's architectural morphology features uniquely shaped volumes that evoke the concept of folded fabric, symbolizing the essence of fashion while allowing for distinctive design expression. An elevated runway serves as a central axis, facilitating movement through the hub and providing users with diverse spatial experiences. Key structural elements include depressed and elevated forms that enhance interactions with light and shadow.

Sustainability is a priority in material selection, featuring modern materials such as metals for structural integrity and plastics in facade elements, reflecting contemporary aesthetics. Additionally, fabric and glass are incorporated to convey themes of adaptability and transparency, linking the interior with the exterior environment. The design utilizes eco-friendly materials and promotes natural ventilation, decreasing reliance on mechanical systems while integrating greenery to bolster urban biodiversity.

## Program Functionality and User Engagement
The hub encompasses a range of specialized spaces, including an exhibition hall for fashion events, collaborative open studios for designers, and educational facilities for aspiring fashion students. Social spaces, such as cafes, encourage community interaction, making fashion accessible to a wider audience.

Accessibility is enhanced through an elevated footbridge and showcase tunnels, which facilitate safe and engaging movement throughout the space. User experiences emphasize interaction and participation, with installations and dynamic facades that reflect current fashion trends. The design's flexibility allows for space adaptability, ensuring that the hub can evolve in response to shifting fashion paradigms while maintaining its relevance and functionality.

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

`

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