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Flexible Spaces Supporting Collaborative Workshops and Educational Areas

Author:
Daria Miroshnichenko
Flexible Spaces Supporting Collaborative Workshops and Educational Areas

Project in-detail

Designed with flexible spaces and mobile partitions, the project emphasizes collaboration through workshops and educational areas, creating a unique environment for architectural professionals.
5 key facts about this project
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Flexibility is central, with movable partitions allowing quick reconfiguration of workspaces.
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Dedicated areas for workshops and seminars foster continuous professional development.
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The design emphasizes community interaction among diverse architectural professionals.
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Natural light is maximized through strategically placed windows, enhancing the workspace atmosphere.
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Collaborative zones are designed to encourage spontaneous meetings and idea sharing.

The design addresses the evolving needs of workspace in a post-pandemic world, focusing on creating a collaborative environment for professionals in architecture. It recognizes the importance of flexibility and community interaction, which drives the overall concept of coworking. This space integrates essential functions, like work areas, educational platforms, cafes, and meeting rooms, encouraging teamwork and the sharing of ideas.

Spatial Flexibility

The layout emphasizes flexibility, featuring spaces that can be easily rearranged to suit different team sizes and working styles. This adaptability allows variations for both focused work and group collaboration. By prioritizing flexible arrangements, the design caters to the fluid demands of contemporary architectural practice.

Educational Integration

One important aspect includes an emphasis on educational environments. Spaces for lectures and seminars are incorporated alongside traditional work areas, reinforcing continuous learning. This combination offers opportunities for knowledge sharing and engagement within the community of architectural practitioners. Integrating these educational elements supports the ongoing development of professionals while maintaining a connection to their work.

Community Engagement

Fostering community involvement is also a central theme. The spatial organization encourages interaction among architects, urbanists, and designers. By creating inviting areas for spontaneous meetings and collaborative efforts, the design nurtures a vibrant atmosphere where creative solutions can emerge. It reflects an understanding of how important collaboration is in generating effective architectural responses.

Overall, the design focuses on organizing spaces that balance both collaboration and individual work, ensuring that each area serves a specific function within a larger framework of adaptability and community focus.

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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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