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Elevated Structures with Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Resilient Urban Environment

Author:
Aysegul Arslan
Elevated Structures with Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Resilient Urban Environment

Project in-detail

Raising the urban fabric with elevated structures and incorporating green roofs alongside transparent facades, the design offers a flexible workspace connected with nature while addressing climate resilience.
5 key facts about this project
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Flexible workspaces integrate adjustable partitions for dynamic layout changes.
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Elevated structures designed to accommodate expected flood levels enhance resilience.
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Natural landscaping promotes biodiversity while seamlessly connecting built and natural environments.
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Charred wooden shingles provide fire resistance and a unique aesthetic.
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Vertical pathways enhance connectivity among multiple levels within the urban site.

## Overview
The "ShapeShifting" project is situated in London and addresses challenges related to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and climate change. It employs innovative design strategies within a speculative framework to envision future office environments that are responsive to anticipated sea-level rises and environmental degradation. This proposal emphasizes adaptability and resilience, critiquing established urban growth patterns associated with ecological disregard.

## Spatial Strategy
The project investigates the urban landscape of London, particularly addressing potential transformations due to expected sea-level increases of up to 45 meters in the coming 300 years. The design includes a comprehensive analysis of water-afflicted areas, emphasizing the urgency of developing architectural responses that maintain viability amid flooding. Features such as waterborne bridges linking high-rise workspaces and flexible office environments are central to its spatial strategy, promoting connectivity and adaptability in future urban conditions.

## Materiality and Structural Design
The selected materials reflect a commitment to both innovation and structural integrity. While specifics are not provided, the design concept indicates the use of glass to facilitate transparency between interior and exterior spaces, in addition to steel frameworks to ensure resilience. The integration of greenery into public terraces and plazas is intended to enhance ecological connections and promote biodiversity. This combination of materials underscores a design philosophy that prioritizes openness while ensuring durability in a flood-prone context.

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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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