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Experience Wellness With Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber In A Sustainable Beer Spa

Author:
Juan Carlos Cardenas Soto
Experience Wellness With Charred Wooden Shingles And Cross-Laminated Timber In A Sustainable Beer Spa

Project in-detail

Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber create a tactile façade that seamlessly integrates with the landscape, while the design focuses on enhancing wellness through immersive beer spa facilities.
5 key facts about this project
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Charred wooden shingles improve weather resistance while enhancing aesthetics.
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Integration of an educational brewery allows guests to observe the brewing process.
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The structure features a bent A-frame design for optimal natural lighting and views.
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Natural wood warmth is paired with modern materials for a balanced sensory experience.
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Wellness amenities include beer baths designed to promote relaxation and health benefits.

## Project Overview

The Concentric Harmony project is designed to establish a beer spa and leisure facility adjacent to the Sel Hotel, situated in a picturesque landscape characterized by its traditional Scandinavian architectural heritage. This facility focuses on the synergy between beer production, leisure, and hospitality, employing a concentric layout that symbolizes their interconnectedness.

### Conceptual Framework

At the heart of the design is the thematic exploration of beer, aiming to create a sense of community and wellness while emphasizing the natural cycles integral to beer production. The facility’s organization centers around a beer production area that serves as a hub, facilitating fluid transitions between the spa and brewery experiences. The architecture mirrors the surrounding topography; its form gracefully descends to blend with the natural environment while contrasting with adjacent urban elements.

### Spatial Organization and Materiality

The exterior features a series of tapering structures that converge toward the center, promoting visual cohesion. The façade predominantly consists of vertical wood siding paired with corrugated steel roofing, aligning with sustainable building practices while enhancing aesthetic value. Large glass panels integrate interior spaces with the exterior, ensuring ample natural light and offering views of the landscape.

Internally, the ground floor comprises an open lobby transitioning into a bar and restaurant adjacent to the brewing area, fostering a social atmosphere and enabling guests to engage with the brewing process. The basement includes wellness amenities such as spa facilities and unique beer baths, designed for relaxation and therapeutic benefits.

The selected material palette features durable and sustainable options including corrugated steel panels for roofing, vertical wood siding for walls, and concrete and hardwood for flooring. This composition not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also harmonizes with the local architectural context, ensuring durability and functionality throughout the facility.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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