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Elevated Retreat with Natural Wood Finishes and Expansive Glazing

Author:
Francisco Carrión
Elevated Retreat with Natural Wood Finishes and Expansive Glazing

Project in-detail

Elevated on stilts, the retreat employs natural wood finishes and extensive glazing to seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor spaces, providing a serene environment for wellness and yoga activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated structure minimizes site disruption while preserving the surrounding ecosystem.
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Extensive glazing enhances natural light flow and provides panoramic landscape views.
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Modular design allows flexible use of spaces for various activities and group sizes.
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Use of charred wooden shingles ensures durability and an aesthetic connection to nature.
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Incorporation of natural materials reflects a commitment to sustainability and environmental sensitivity.

### Project Overview
Yoga's Stilt House is positioned in an ecologically diverse landscape, featuring both forest and open areas. The design prioritizes environmental sustainability, incorporating minimal site intervention to conserve the surrounding ecosystem. Elevated on stilts, the structure maintains a respectful relationship with the terrain, preserving local vegetation and enabling the continuity of root systems beneath.

### Materiality and Aesthetic
The material selection for Yoga's Stilt House reflects a commitment to sustainability and functional design. Certified wood, sourced from environmentally sustainable forests, forms the primary structure, ensuring a lightweight framework that complements the stilted design. Extensive use of glass panels on the façade enhances visual connectivity with the outdoors, flooding interiors with natural light and fostering an open ambiance. Structural metal elements reinforce stability while contributing to a refined architectural profile. The cohesive aesthetic, characterized by a natural palette, integrates harmoniously with the surrounding environment.

### Spatial Organization
The interior layout is designed to optimize functionality and user experience. Central to the design is a multifunctional yoga space, adaptable for various activities including yoga practices, meditation, and communal gatherings. This flexible area features sliding glass doors that extend into outdoor terraces, enhancing the connection with nature. Living areas are organized to encourage interaction among occupants, with strategically placed bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal zones. Outdoor terraces serve as essential extensions of the indoor spaces, facilitating engagement with the natural setting and accommodating practices such as yoga in a tranquil environment.

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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

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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