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Fabric-Enclosed Introspection Tower with Radial Wood Structure

Authors:
José joaquín Tagle, Claudio Romo
Fabric-Enclosed Introspection Tower with Radial Wood Structure

Project in-detail

Framed with fabric, the introspection tower utilizes a radial wood structure to create a sensory-rich environment that encourages reflection and connection with nature.
5 key facts about this project
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Framed by fabric, the introspection space offers varied sensory experiences from natural elements.
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The tower employs a radial wood structure for enhanced stability and accessibility.
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A modular pathway system encourages easy navigation for users of all abilities.
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Timber was selected for its commercial dimensions, ensuring cost efficiency.
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The design integrates privacy through selective enclosures, promoting focused reflection.

The design focuses on sensory engagement and inclusivity within a natural setting. Located in a park, it features a tower and an introspective space that aim to shift the ways people with varying abilities experience their surroundings. The concept revolves around understanding how sensory limitations affect interactions with nature, promoting a shared experience for everyone who visits.

Introspective Space

At the center of the design is an introspection space framed with fabric. This material interacts with environmental elements, allowing visitors to feel sound, moisture, dryness, wind, rain, snow, and sunlight. These sensory elements enhance the connection with nature. The fabric also provides a level of privacy, blocking views from one side and creating a quiet area for reflection.

Structural Composition

The tower is built using simple woodworking methods, where a structural module is arranged in a radial pattern and connected with two wooden rings. This method ensures stability while allowing for easy assembly. Using straightforward construction techniques prioritizes practicality without losing the structural strength needed for the design.

Path System

A flexible path system is an essential part of the project, enabling movement around the tower and through the park. This arrangement improves accessibility and accommodates users of all abilities. The pathways are carefully arranged to encourage exploration and provide clear navigation throughout the site.

Materiality

Wood is the primary material used for the tower's structure. Chosen for its commercial dimensions, timber provides a cost-effective solution while maintaining a connection with the outdoor environment. The fabric in the introspective space adds to the sensory experience, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages interaction with natural elements.

The design encourages a thoughtful connection between structure and nature. The arrangement allows people to engage with their environment through multiple senses, fostering a reflective experience within the landscape.

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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.

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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