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Elevation of Space Through Triangular Forms and Charred Wooden Shingles

Authors:
Romualdo Sicignano, Alessandra Renzulli
Elevation of Space Through Triangular Forms and Charred Wooden Shingles

Project in-detail

Triangular forms defined by charred wooden shingles envelop interconnected spaces designed for community engagement, encompassing a café, workshop, and hostel.
5 key facts about this project
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Triangular plot geometry informs the unique angled facades.
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The design incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural strength and sustainability.
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A raised gallery bridge connects two functional buildings seamlessly.
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Natural landscaping integrates outdoor spaces with communal areas.

### Project Overview

Located on the triangular plots flanking Courtney Street, the design of this facility seeks to enhance urban integration and functionality. The interconnected volumes align with the surrounding landscape and existing structures, facilitating practical use while addressing aesthetic considerations. This project is intended to serve as a community hub, promoting artistic endeavors and collaboration.

### Spatial Impact and User Interaction

The layout strategically separates public and private areas to optimize user experience. The ground floor features a café and reception zone designed for accessibility and visibility, fostering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages community engagement. Adjacent landscaped spaces extend the internal ambiance outdoors, enhancing the connection between these areas. On the upper level, private meeting rooms and flexible workspaces offer a quieter environment for focused activities, while balconies provide vantage points of the surrounding context.

### Material Selection and Structure

The project employs a deliberate choice of materials to achieve both durability and visual connectivity. Concrete forms the primary structural system, anchoring the design. Glass elements, prominently positioned in the gallery and facades, promote transparency, allowing natural light to permeate the interiors and offering visual links to the exterior. Wood accents in the café and workshop introduce warmth, contrasting with the cooler tones of concrete and glass. Metal framing in the gallery contributes to the overall structural integrity while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the elevated space, which serves as a pivotal area for exhibitions and cultural activities within the community.

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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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