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Fluid Interactions in Evolving Spaces Focused on User Connectivity

Authors:
Chun te Lee, Pei-chi tsai, Chao-Chun Kung
Fluid Interactions in Evolving Spaces Focused on User Connectivity

Project in-detail

Interconnected units create a responsive environment where user interactions shape dynamic spaces, offering a versatile community hub for exploration and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Interconnected units enhance social connectivity.
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Dynamic layout adapts to user activities.
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Automated systems facilitate personalized experiences.
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Flexible spaces support both private and communal functions.
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Bent A-frame design maximizes natural light and openness.

The project revolves around the concept of "Existence," drawing inspiration from the Crystal Palace. It focuses on redefining how individuals relate to space in a digital context. The design serves both as a personal retreat and a place for social interaction, encouraging a balance between individual needs and collective experiences.

Conceptual Framework

At its core, the design presents individuals as servers within the Crystal Palace. This perspective establishes a network of interactions that dictate how spaces are organized. The architecture supports various types of environments, allowing for private, intimate, or public experiences based on user preferences. The arrangement of spaces promotes personal expression while simultaneously fostering connections among different users.

Dynamic Spatial Arrangement

The project features a flexible layout that allows for easy transitions between multiple spatial configurations. Each unit can adapt to the interactions occurring around it, similar to a chemical reaction where elements combine to create something new. This relationship highlights the importance of how architecture influences and enhances personal experiences through its design.

Technological Integration

A crucial aspect of the design incorporates modern technology in a way that promotes exploration and social interaction. Users can choose activities they are interested in or be paired with others through an automated system that relies on computer analysis and large data sets. This integration demonstrates the ability of space to adapt to contemporary needs, making it a responsive environment for users.

Evolving Annular Space

The expansive annular space is designed to change continually, allowing it to host various activities and encourage connections among individuals with similar interests. This adaptability fosters a community atmosphere while supporting personal exploration. As visitors navigate through the interconnected areas, they engage with the environment, enhancing their experience with each step.

The design creates a lively and engaging environment, where users can explore, connect, and reflect amidst thoughtfully curated spaces.

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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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