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Flexible Community Hub Featuring Expansive Glass Panels and Green Roofs

Author:
Yufei Deng
Flexible Community Hub Featuring Expansive Glass Panels and Green Roofs

Project in-detail

Expansive glass panels and a green roof enhance this medium-large community hub in Chengdu, designed for flexibility and engagement among residents through its adaptable spaces and sustainable materials.
5 key facts about this project
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Expansive green roofs integrate vegetation for improved insulation and biodiversity.
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Movable partitions in the multi-use hall allow flexible space configurations.
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Extensive curtain walls maximize natural light and connect interior spaces with the landscape.
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Charred wooden shingles on the façade provide weather resistance and unique texture.
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Circulation pathways encourage engagement with the surrounding outdoor environment.

### Overview

Flexibility Grove Community Center, situated in Chengdu, China, encompasses approximately 6,655 square meters and is designed to serve as an adaptable facility for a range of communal activities. The project aims to foster social interaction and environmental sustainability by integrating indoor and outdoor spaces that can be reconfigured according to varying user needs. The architectural strategy emphasizes the relationship between built environments and nature, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.

### Spatial Adaptability

The design framework prioritizes modularity, allowing for multipurpose spaces that can be adjusted based on seasonal demands or specific community requirements. Central to the layout is a multi-use hall equipped with movable partitions, facilitating flexibility for events, exhibitions, and gatherings. In addition, distinct areas such as reading rooms and lounges have been created with versatile furnishings, enabling users to adapt the environment to their activities. The circulation system features wide pathways that enhance accessibility and encourage interaction with the surrounding landscape, effectively linking various programmatic elements of the center.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The material palette reinforces both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the community center. Key materials include poured concrete for structural integrity, expansive glass panels that maximize natural light and visual transparency, and wood for interior finishes that add warmth and comfort. Steel provides durability in the structural framework, while landscaped greenery not only enhances the visual environment but also contributes to improved air quality. Sustainable design features, including green roofs that mitigate runoff and provide insulation, as well as passive solar techniques, underscore the project's commitment to ecological responsibility and energy efficiency.

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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

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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