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Exploring Perforated Steel Facades and Green Roofs in a Cultural Community Center

Authors:
Arnold Julio Panangian, Joko Romadhon
Exploring Perforated Steel Facades and Green Roofs in a Cultural Community Center

Project in-detail

With its distinct perforated steel façade that echoes indigenous patterns and a green roof promoting biodiversity, the design creates a communal space for artistic engagement and cultural exchange.
5 key facts about this project
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Perforated steel panels incorporate indigenous design motifs, enhancing cultural connectivity.
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Green roofs not only provide aesthetics but also support local biodiversity and stormwater management.
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The bent A-frame structure optimizes natural light while minimizing material use.
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Flexible workshop spaces are designed for community collaboration and artistic experimentation.
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Strategic zoning promotes interaction between public areas and private artist accommodations.

## Project Overview
The proposed architectural design is situated in a context that prioritizes community interaction, cultural appreciation, and environmental responsibility. Although the specific location remains unspecified, the design reflects an intention to harmonize with its surroundings while promoting engagement with indigenous Australian art and heritage.

## Spatial Organization
The layout incorporates a clear spatial hierarchy, emphasizing functionality and user experience. The ground floor contains community-focused amenities, including a café, kitchen, and presentation area, designed to foster social interaction. Upper levels are allocated for public galleries and workshops, allowing for diverse creative pursuits, while dedicated guest accommodations offer comfort and accessibility. A rooftop terrace, integrated with planters, provides additional green space in the urban environment, enhancing the overall user experience.

## Material Selection
The materials chosen for the structure emphasize both aesthetic quality and durability. Perforated steel panels, which may feature indigenous patterns, provide visual interest and a cultural connection. Concrete serves as the primary structural material, ensuring stability, while glass façades facilitate natural light and visual communication between spaces. The use of steel frames contributes to the building’s lightweight design without compromising structural integrity. These selections underscore a commitment to creating a contemporary community hub that is both functional and respectful of its ecological context.

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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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