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Engaging Art Spaces Within Natural Topography

Author:
Inyeop Jeong
Engaging Art Spaces Within Natural Topography

Project in-detail

Integrating responsive spaces with fragmented artist studios across varied topography, the design fosters dynamic interactions and a collaborative environment for community engagement and creativity.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates various functional spaces into an expansive park-like setting.
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Encourages spontaneous interactions through a flexible layout.
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Respects the natural topography, enhancing accessibility and navigation.
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Features fragmented artist studios to promote collaboration and creativity.
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Adapts exhibition areas to accommodate diverse events and activities.

The design is set in a rural landscape surrounded by farmland. It includes spaces for living, creating art, and learning. The overall concept focuses on fostering interaction among artists, residents, and visitors. Rather than mere observation, it encourages active participation in the artistic process. The arrangement aims to promote sustainability by creating environments that support communication and collaboration.

Park-Architecture

The project introduces the idea of park-architecture. In this concept, various functional spaces, such as artist studios, exhibition areas, and market stalls, are spread out across the site. This layout resembles an extensive exhibition hall that invites exploration. Users are encouraged to move through the landscape freely. This design choice enhances interactions with both the art and the surrounding environment.

Program Fragmentation

A key feature is the fragmentation of different programs. Instead of grouping spaces for efficiency, the design disperses them throughout the area. This approach allows for greater flexibility in movement and increases opportunities for meaningful interactions between artists and visitors. The layout encourages organic exchanges, enriching the community experience and fostering direct communication and collaboration.

Responsive Spaces

The design responds to the natural contours of the land. A grid system organizes the spaces according to the topography, allowing each element to fit harmoniously within the environment. Exhibition areas can adapt depending on the needs of different events. This flexibility creates an environment where programming can evolve, facilitating community engagement.

Each space within the complex serves as a platform for interaction. Visitors are invited to explore both the artistic offerings and the natural setting. Design elements enhance accessibility and encourage spontaneous interactions. The connections between indoor and outdoor spaces are carefully considered, allowing for a fluid experience that supports creativity and exploration.

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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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