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Flexible Workspaces With Movable Walls And Integrated Sound Insulation

Author:
Anna Tellenbach
Flexible Workspaces With Movable Walls And Integrated Sound Insulation

Project in-detail

Movable walls enhance acoustic performance and adaptability in a co-working space designed to foster collaboration and productivity within an open environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Flexible movable walls allow for rapid reconfiguration of workspaces.
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Sound insulation elements are integrated to enhance acoustic quality.
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The layout includes cozy corners for informal meetings and relaxation.
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Utilizes a color scheme of dark blue and yellow to promote focus and stimulation.
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Equipped with a booking system for workstations to support user preferences.

The FLOW co-working space, located in Brescia 2, Italy, showcases a contemporary design that focuses on flexibility and collaboration. This workspace is set against an urban backdrop, close to the Symbol Brescia building. The design revolves around the concept of achieving a "flow" state, which is a mental condition where individuals are deeply engaged and focused on their tasks. This philosophy informs the layout and user interactions throughout the area.

Design Adaptability

The open floor plan enables easy movement and communication among individuals. Different levels are interconnected, enhancing opportunities for teamwork and creating various settings for work. Incorporating movable walls allows these spaces to be reconfigured as needed, providing flexibility in response to changing team sizes and project demands.

Environmental Considerations

Sound insulation is an important aspect of the design. Movable walls are used to improve acoustics and minimize distractions, creating a favorable environment for focus and collaboration. Cozy corners and break areas are included to offer informal spots for relaxation and discussion. These elements help balance the work environment, accommodating the diverse needs of users.

Technological Integration

Flexible desks are inspired by American-style dining booths and feature wheels for easy rearrangement. This design choice allows users to quickly alter their workspace to suit their preferences. The management system called "Hot DESKS" enables employees to book their workstations online, further enhancing versatility.

Color and Atmosphere

A color palette of dark blue and lemon is used to promote focus and stimulation. This careful selection of colors supports the overall goal of the design—to create an environment where productivity can flourish.

Various spatial arrangements, along with practical features and a thought-out color scheme, encourage individuals to engage deeply in their work. This space effectively combines areas for collaboration with solitude, facilitating a dynamic and adaptable workplace experience.

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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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