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Fabric Panels and Digital Textures in a Collaborative Virtual Living Space

Authors:
Joanna Kowalik, Marta Jasińska
Fabric Panels and Digital Textures in a Collaborative Virtual Living Space

Project in-detail

Incorporating digital textures and fabric panels, this virtual living space enhances family connectivity through innovative design, providing a collaborative environment for interactive engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates fabric panels to visually delineate spaces while maintaining flexibility.
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Features interactive screens that enable real-time collaboration among users.
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Utilizes digital textures to create an immersive experience in virtual settings.
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Includes a gamified garden area that engages users with ecosystem activities.
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Integrates Cloud-Balloons for playful exploration within the virtual environment.
The architectural design project, titled "You Are Not Alone," presents a virtual living space called Together-Home. This innovative approach aims to alleviate the emotional and social impacts of distance experienced by families due to migration and global disruptions. The concept focuses on creating a digitally immersive environment that fosters connectivity among users regardless of their geographical locations.

The design is segmented into three primary zones: the Work Space, the Lounge Area, and the Garden, each facilitating distinct user interactions while promoting collaborative engagement. The architecture emphasizes fluidity, eschewing rigid structural elements to encourage a sense of openness and connectivity. The spatial layout employs circular forms and continuous edges, effectively dissolving traditional spatial hierarchies to create a welcoming communal atmosphere.

Unique Functional Arrangement
The unique organization of the Together-Home space distinguishes it from conventional architectural projects. The Work Space features interactive screens for collaborative tasks and adaptable workbenches, emphasizing productivity within a virtual realm. The Lounge Area is defined by fabric-meshed frames that enable both privacy and comfortable social interactions. An amphitheater within this zone serves as a hub for entertainment, fostering a lively social atmosphere.

The Garden area enhances the user experience by integrating elements of gamification, enabling users to participate in activities related to real-life ecosystems. The incorporation of features like Cloud-Balloons allows users to explore the virtual space freely, symbolizing the lightness of digital connections. This multifaceted design promotes engagement through both individual and communal activities, addressing the need for meaningful interactions in modern life.

Innovative Use of Virtual Elements
What sets this project apart is its innovative use of virtual and interactive elements to construct a meaningful solution for contemporary issues of loneliness and separation. The architectural design intertwines digital textures, such as virtual stones and organic forms, to create a naturalistic feel in the garden and lounge areas. The use of digital fabric strips contributes to a flexible yet defined environment that balances openness with personal space.

Overall, the architecture of Together-Home emphasizes a retraction from traditional living arrangements towards a more collaborative and digitally-embraced experience. Users can engage dynamically with their surroundings, regardless of physical boundaries.

For an in-depth examination of this architectural design, including architectural plans, sections, and unique architectural ideas, readers are encouraged to explore the complete project presentation.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

A total prize fund of 100,000 € will be awarded, including three main prizes, the Kingspan Award, and the Hapi Homes Award, which will grant 15,000 € and lead to the construction of the selected design. The final registration deadline is September 25, 2025, and winners will be announced on Decebmer 9, 2025. For full competition details and submission guidelines, visit microhome.info.

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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
Early bird registration deadline 22 May 2025
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