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Exploring Seeded Concrete Voids Within a Multifunctional Urban Hall

Authors:
Azadeh Samiei, Michael De Luca
Exploring Seeded Concrete Voids Within a Multifunctional Urban Hall

Project in-detail

Rooted in the interplay of seeded concrete and negative space, the design fosters community interaction through a multifunctional hall that transcends conventional urban architecture.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes seeded concrete to enhance sustainability and integrate with the environment.
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Features a central atrium that encourages social interaction and community events.
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Emphasizes negative space as a vital element in urban design, promoting exploration.
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Incorporates multifunctional spaces adaptable for various cultural activities.
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Design encourages fluid circulation, facilitating engagement among users.

### Project Overview
The Concrete Poetry Hall, titled "The Inherent Negative," is located in the urban area surrounding Piazza Galeno in Rome. Its design explores the interplay of negative space and concrete as both a structural and aesthetic component, establishing a dialogue with the surrounding urban fabric. The intent is to create a void within the dense architectural landscape to enhance community interaction and engagement.

### Spatial Strategy and Community Integration
The spatial configuration emphasizes a large central public space that serves as a venue for community activities, artistic performances, and gatherings. This open area is designed for an intimate yet accessible experience, encouraging fluid movement through the hall and providing connections to the surrounding environment. The circulation design prioritizes accessibility, with clear pathways leading to the public zone while ensuring visibility into adjacent spaces, stimulating curiosity and fostering interaction among users.

### Materiality and Innovative Features
Concrete serves as the primary material, reflecting a contemporary understanding of its versatility in architecture. This project employs seeded concrete, integrating organic materials that allow degradation and a return to the ecosystem, thus blurring the boundaries between constructed and natural spaces. The minimalist design language is accentuated by clean lines and simple forms, creating an atmosphere of robustness and refinement. In addition, the incorporation of green elements, such as urban nature installations and outdoor seating, reinforces the balance between built structures and living flora, promoting a harmonious relationship with the urban ecosystem.

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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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