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Elevated Space With Modular Footprint

Author:
Balthazar Sarrat
Elevated Space With Modular Footprint

Project in-detail

Elevated above the ground plane, the modular structure utilizes a minimal footprint to enhance space efficiency while accommodating community functions.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated design enhances environmental interaction.
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Modular components allow for future adaptability.
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Minimal footprint frees up surrounding land use.
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Piling system provides structural stability and elevation.
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Flexible layout accommodates various community functions.

The architectural design presents a thoughtful integration into its urban environment. With a focus on both presence and adaptability, the building employs a modular approach that allows for growth and transformation over time. This design intends to meet various user needs while making effective use of the limited space available in its context.

Conceptual Framework

Flexibility is at the heart of the design. The modular system enables the structure to change according to evolving requirements, ensuring it remains practical and relevant as time passes. This approach is important in modern architecture, as it considers shifts in use and environmental changes.

Spatial Efficiency

The design minimizes its footprint, an essential element in densely populated urban areas. Careful planning maximizes the available land, allowing for increased use by the surrounding community. By prioritizing spatial efficiency, the design demonstrates a commitment to sustainable practices, addressing the growing demand for functional urban spaces.

Structural Integrity

A piling system provides stability for the building. This method elevates the structure and enhances its interaction with the landscape. This elevation not only supports the building but also encourages greater use of the space underneath and around it. The design creates a thoughtful connection between the physical form and its setting, providing both function and aesthetic considerations.

Attention to detail enriches the overall design. The balance of presence and adaptability ensures the building can evolve while remaining relevant for future users. Through careful consideration of its environment and needs, the project represents a well-rounded approach to contemporary architectural design.

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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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