Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet

Authors:
Alessandro Artizzu, Elisa Sulis, Giuseppangelo Tore
Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet
Explore the full project presentation!
Subscribers only
With a compact footprint, this kiosk integrates a chemical toilet and sustainable energy systems within a modern design characterized by its glass walls and aluminum framework, providing a functional space for urban engagement.
5 key facts about this project
01
Compact design allows for easy placement in diverse urban environments.
02
Energy needs met by built-in photovoltaic panels and a backup generator.
03
User-centric features include a chemical toilet for extended operational periods.
04
Glass walls enhance visibility and interaction with the surrounding space.
05
Waste management system includes separate containers for efficient disposal.

The kiosk embodies a practical approach to enhancing user interaction in urban areas. Its dimensions of 365 cm in length and 270 cm in width allow it to fit comfortably into various settings. The design centers on a sturdy framework that integrates essential functions, creating a space that prioritizes accessibility and efficiency.

Structural Design

The structure relies on three aluminum pillars, which provide support and serve as key visual elements. Glass walls are used to maintain a sense of openness, allowing people to see inside while also adding to the integrity of the design. This transparency fosters a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging passersby to engage with the space.

User-Centric Features

An important aspect of the design is the inclusion of a bathroom that supports the needs of users. Designed as a chemical toilet, it is suitable for areas without sewer connections. This facility features a collection tank situated below the kiosk, optimizing space and ensuring easy access through a sliding door.

Material Choices

The materials chosen for the kiosk contribute significantly to its functional and aesthetic appeal. The external walls are made from steel sheet painted in soft brown and cream colors, creating a neutral backdrop. The floating wood floor adds warmth to the interior, enhancing comfort and maintaining simple upkeep. Insulation is provided by glass wool within the panels, offering fire resistance and soundproofing to create a pleasant environment inside.

Sustainable Elements

Sustainability is a key consideration throughout the design. Photovoltaic panels are included to generate energy, supported by a generator for periods of low sunlight. The heating and cooling systems are designed for efficiency, featuring a radiant panel for even heat distribution and a system to maintain airflow without increasing humidity. Integrated waste management features include three separate containers below the counter, promoting responsible disposal habits.

A hatch at the front, designed with hydropneumatic pistons, allows for easy closure when the kiosk is not in operation. The combination of user-focused design and thoughtful material selection results in a space that meets contemporary needs without compromising on functionality.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
The Architect’s 
Stair
The Architect’s Stair
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #3
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

`
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

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge

AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver

Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 September 2025

Recurring architecture competitions

The Architect's 
Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 September 2025
Museum of 
Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 18 September 2025
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
new
Re:Form - 
New Life 
for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose

Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 2 October 2025
Hospice - 
Home for the 
Terminally ill

Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness

Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 9 October 2025
new
The Architect’s 
Stair

Take a step and make a statement!

Take a step and make a statement! Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 15 October 2025
Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 16 October 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025

Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 30 October 2025
The Last 
Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs

Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 13 November 2025
Concrete 
Pavilion

Design a concrete pavilion

Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 27 November 2025

Media, partners and clients

To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy