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Flexible Living Pods with Collaborative Retreat Spaces

Author:
Del Terrelonge
Flexible Living Pods with Collaborative Retreat Spaces

Project in-detail

Crafted for virtual travellers, the design integrates private living pods with communal tent villas and wellness spaces, promoting interaction within a nature-inspired digital community.
5 key facts about this project
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Private living pods are designed for seamless integration with communal spaces.
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A flexible layout allows for varied user experiences and interactions.
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Wellness areas promote mental health with designated relaxation spaces.
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Natural elements are prioritized, enhancing the connection to the environment.
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The design supports diverse activities, from collaborative work to leisure gatherings.

The Virtual Village presents a thoughtful exploration of how living spaces can function in a digital context. Designed for users known as virtual travellers, the project emphasizes a blend of nature and technology. It aims to create an environment where individuals can maintain personal privacy while also being part of a shared community. The layout allows for both private retreats and spaces for collaboration, catering to the needs of a diverse group of users.

Pod Villa

At the core of the design is the pod villa, which provides private spaces for residents. These villas are tailored to the needs of individual users, offering a sense of comfort and solitude. The design prioritizes user privacy, while also keeping residents connected to the broader community. The thoughtful arrangement encourages interaction, allowing users to switch between personal time and social engagement effortlessly.

Tent Villa

Alongside the pod villa, the tent villa serves as a common area for meetings and group activities. This space is designed to support a range of functions, from casual gatherings to more focused work sessions. Its flexible nature fosters connections among virtual travellers, creating an atmosphere of collaboration and shared experiences. The tent villa enhances the project's goal of promoting community interaction within a digital setting.

Virtual Mediation Spa

Another important feature of the Virtual Village is the virtual mediation spa. This area is intended for relaxation, providing a getaway for users who wish to decompress from their activities. The spa emphasizes mental well-being, recognizing the need for spaces that support calm and reflection in a busy digital environment. It creates a sanctuary for users, inviting them to take a break from their online engagements.

The overall design of the Virtual Village shows a careful consideration of how individuals interact in digital spaces. Users can move from personal pods to communal areas, experiencing a rhythm of solitude and connection. Each element of the design contributes to an environment that values both individual needs and community ties. This careful balance enhances the user experience in a complex virtual 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.

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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