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Elevated Viewing Platform with Simple Plates Framing Natural Landscapes

Author:
Daniel D'agostino
Elevated Viewing Platform with Simple Plates Framing Natural Landscapes

Project in-detail

An elevated anti-gravity viewing platform, framed by simple floor and ceiling plates, integrates with the natural landscape to create an engaging space for observation and exploration.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated platform allows for unique, anti-gravity experiences.
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Design incorporates simple floor and ceiling plates for clarity.
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Long, narrow rift enhances spatial interaction with the landscape.
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Single ramp ensures accessibility for all visitors.
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Focus on natural observation fosters deeper user engagement.

The Fissure Vent project stands out as a unique structure that integrates with its natural surroundings. Located in an area known for geological fissures, the design reflects a harmony between architecture and the landscape. This project serves primarily as a viewing platform, allowing visitors to experience the environment from a new height. The concept is inspired by the behavior of fissure vents, resulting in a design that is both fluid and open, encouraging exploration.

Conceptual Framework

The concept captures the essence of fissure vents, focusing on their natural linear eruptions. The design manifests as a long, narrow rift that not only provides a raised viewpoint but also connects users to the earth below. This relationship between height and landscape enhances the experience, inviting users to roam and discover different perspectives of the area.

Spatial Characteristics

Simple floor and ceiling plates define the structure and its interior spaces. These elements contribute to a clear layout that supports movement throughout. A single ramp allows for easy access, promoting fluid transitions between various levels. This layout ensures that the design remains functional while also creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

User Experience

An important focus of the Fissure Vent project is how users interact with the space. The elevated platform offers a unique viewpoint that encourages users to engage with their surroundings in a thoughtful manner. This height allows for a connection to the vast landscape, transforming ordinary observations into shared experiences.

The combination of the rift and the viewing platform fosters a sense of relationship between the built environment and the natural world. This design emphasizes not just the physical structure, but how it feels to be within it. The simplicity of the design highlights its connection to nature, showcasing the beauty of both architecture and 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

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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