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Engaging Community Spaces Through Reclaimed Plywood and Interactive Design Elements

Author:
Levi Simons
Engaging Community Spaces Through Reclaimed Plywood and Interactive Design Elements

Project in-detail

Crafted from reclaimed plywood and designed with interactive features for community engagement, the mobile library transforms public spaces into accessible hubs for education and literacy.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes reclaimed plywood for a sustainable and eco-friendly structure.
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Incorporates interactive play elements to engage children in learning.
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Designed to be mobile, enhancing accessibility across various urban locations.
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Features a vibrant color scheme that attracts community interaction.
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Includes a collapsible table for flexible use during events and activities.

### Project Overview
The Capsule Library a-Go Go is a mobile library design aimed at enhancing access to books and learning opportunities within urban settings, particularly in parks, community spaces, and transit hubs. It combines functionality with an engaging aesthetic, addressing the needs of diverse communities and promoting literacy and social interaction.

### Spatial Strategy and User Engagement
The design employs a modular structure that maximizes adaptability and usability. The library's external aesthetic, characterized by vibrant colors and printed laminates inspired by nature, encourages a lively atmosphere. Internally, space is organized into distinct areas for reading, interaction, and storage, featuring a collapsible table for versatile use and multiple compartments for easy access to learning materials. Dedicated spaces for group activities and interactive elements, like games for children, foster community engagement and support educational initiatives.

### Materiality and Sustainability
The project's material selection emphasizes ecological responsibility and practical performance. Key materials include reclaimed plywood for sustainability, timber for structural integrity, and fiberglass for durability in outdoor settings. High-density fabric is utilized in awnings to enhance user comfort, while telescoping aluminum poles allow for a collapsible design. Wheel casters facilitate mobility, ensuring the library can be easily transported to various locations. Overall, the use of sustainable materials not only meets contemporary environmental standards but also incorporates educational elements that promote environmental awareness.

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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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