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Fluid Geometry Enhanced By Transparent Facade Featuring Sustainable Materials For Urban Spaces

Authors:
Minji Seo, Young Ju Song
Fluid Geometry Enhanced By Transparent Facade Featuring Sustainable Materials For Urban Spaces

Project in-detail

Constructed with a fluid geometry and a transparent facade that integrates sustainable materials, this urban space serves as a dynamic hub for community interaction and public engagement in the heart of Times Square.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with a transparent facade maximizing natural light and views.
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Incorporates a curtain wall system for seamless indoor-outdoor interaction.
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Utilizes sustainable materials, including cross-laminated timber for structural integrity.
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Features integrated green spaces promoting ecological benefits in an urban setting.
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Designed with fluid geometry to reflect and enhance the vibrancy of Times Square.

**Overview and Context**
Located in Times Square, New York City, the design concept encapsulates themes of transformation and rebirth, inspired by cosmic phenomena. The structure is intended to serve as a focal point that attracts inhabitants and tourists, blending architectural innovation with artistic expression. The design seeks to create an environment that resonates with the dynamic energy of the urban landscape while offering a sense of reverence and exploration.

**Form and Geometry**
The architectural form features a donut-shaped structure characterized by fluid, organic lines, evoking the energy of a stellar explosion. Curved and undulating surfaces create a sense of movement and continuity, engaging viewers from multiple perspectives. This dynamic geometry aims to capture attention both from a distance and in intimate proximity, enhancing the overall experience of the site.

**Material Integration**
The project employs a diverse palette of materials, including glass, steel, and concrete. Glass is utilized to maximize natural light and ensure transparency, while a robust steel framework provides structural integrity and design flexibility. Concrete serves as a foundational element crucial for supporting the expansive form. The selection of materials also considers sustainability, with an emphasis on eco-friendly options to enhance the environmental profile of the project.

**Urban Engagement**
The design incorporates advanced engineering solutions, such as a curtain wall system that integrates large glass panels, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior environments. This feature not only facilitates natural light but also engages the surrounding vibrancy of Times Square. Internally, the layout is organized to reflect contemporary needs, promoting open sight lines and encouraging interaction among users. Additionally, the incorporation of gardens and green spaces offers a respite from the urban intensity, fostering ecological sustainability and enriching the urban ecosystem.

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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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