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Flamingo-Inspired Pink Cloud Structure Enhancing Community Engagement

Authors:
Yilun Zhan, Haishu Wang, Yanya Mei
Flamingo-Inspired Pink Cloud Structure Enhancing Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Inspired by the form of resting flamingos, this design incorporates a dynamic skin to create a microclimate while providing engaging spaces for community activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Dynamic building skin enhances energy efficiency.
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Design mimics resting flamingos to promote ecological awareness.
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Integrates a microclimate for improved comfort and sustainability.
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Strategically organized to foster community interaction and engagement.
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Features multifunctional spaces to serve diverse community needs.

The architectural design project "Tides Out of Pink" is located in a lively ecological setting, aiming to enhance community interaction while emphasizing environmental care. Inspired by the appearance and behavior of flamingos, the design introduces a concept called the pink cloud tide. The goal is to create a space that connects the built environment with nature, promoting both ecological preservation and active engagement for the community.

Design Concept

The approach focuses on ecology, highlighting the importance of protecting local habitats while also providing areas for various activities. A key feature is the building's dynamic skin, which helps create a microclimate. This not only contributes to energy efficiency but also lowers overall energy consumption. Such design choices aim to reduce the ecological footprint of the building and align with modern ideas of sustainable construction.

Spatial Organization

Spread across two levels, the layout is carefully planned to serve multiple functions. The second floor includes an Information Centre, Air Corridor, Display Area, Training Room, and a Terrace. The first floor is designed for practical uses, housing a Car Park, Small Café, Toilets, and a Kitchen. This thoughtful arrangement promotes user interaction and provides welcoming spaces for both individual and group activities.

Visual Aesthetics

The structure's form mirrors that of flamingos resting, conveying a sense of calm and connection to the natural world. The use of organic shapes and smooth lines defines the architectural style, helping the building blend with its surroundings. This design thoughtfully considers its ecological context while also creating a pleasant atmosphere for visitors and residents.

Design Detail

Notable is the way light interacts with the dynamic skin, producing varying patterns of light and shadow. This feature enhances the building's visual appeal while also aiding its energy performance. Attention to such details reflects a commitment to craftsmanship and functionality, resulting in a building that not only serves practical purposes but also enhances the landscape in which it resides.

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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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