Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Exploring Transparency Through Functional Zoning and Natural Light Integration

Author:
Mohadeseh Naderi
Exploring Transparency Through Functional Zoning and Natural Light Integration

Project in-detail

Characterized by its emphasis on transparency and the effective use of natural light, the design combines functional zoning to create a versatile space for community engagement and collaboration.
5 key facts about this project
01
Incorporates extensive glass facades to enhance visual connectivity with the surroundings.
02
Designed with varied functional zones to facilitate a blend of community and private interactions.
03
Utilizes vertical circulation to promote intuitive movement across multiple levels.
04
Focused on maximizing natural light throughout the interior spaces.
05
Integrates open community spaces to encourage social engagement and collaboration.

"Transparent Future" is an architectural design located in Singapore that focuses on the ideas of transparency and connectivity. The building combines various functional spaces, which include public, semi-public, and private areas. The design aims to encourage interaction among its users while addressing both residential and commercial functions in an urban setting.

Design Concept

The concept involves a balanced blend of public and private spaces that are organized into distinct zones. These areas allow users to move freely and easily while attending to specific needs, such as commerce and living. The overall framework promotes an active flow throughout the building, making it easier for people to navigate and engage with their surroundings.

Spatial Configuration

On the ground floor, the layout includes private offices, waiting areas, management offices, and shared workspaces. This arrangement prioritizes smooth transitions between spaces. The thoughtful placement of these elements facilitates social interactions and collaboration among users, which enhances the sense of community within the building.

Community Engagement

The first floor hosts a library, kitchen, dining spaces, reading areas, and open spaces that encourage community-oriented activities. These features provide opportunities for users to gather and interact with one another. The design highlights the importance of fostering connections among people, making it a valuable addition to the urban landscape.

Vertical Connectivity

The second floor continues to meet various needs by including meeting rooms and additional workspaces. Accessibility between levels is enhanced through vertical circulation elements. This focus on easy movement not only serves functionally but also contributes to a cohesive architectural identity.



Large glass facades define the building's elevations, allowing natural light to flood the interior while establishing a connection with the outside environment. This choice reinforces the theme of transparency, making the spaces feel open and welcoming.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

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

`
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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy