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Fluid Spaces for Collaborative Living

Author:
Martin Bombal
Fluid Spaces for Collaborative Living

Project in-detail

With a focus on fluidity and community engagement, the design incorporates intermediate spaces that merge work and living areas, creating a dynamic environment tailored for collaborative experiences.
5 key facts about this project
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The design integrates flexible spaces that can adjust to various uses.
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Intermediate zones facilitate seamless interaction between occupants.
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The bent A-frame structure enhances both aesthetics and functionality.
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Cross-laminated timber panels contribute to sustainability and efficiency.
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Charred wooden shingles provide weather resistance and unique texture.

The project explores the relationship between the metaverse and the real world, aiming to redefine how modern living environments can function. It is set in a context that seeks to connect these two realms, creating an architectural response that is adaptable and user-focused. The design concept encourages a fluid way of living, allowing spaces to serve multiple purposes and engage inhabitants in new ways.

Conceptual Framework

At the heart of the design lies the idea that the metaverse is present in every real-world context. This concept promotes the understanding that these two realms coexist and interact continuously. The architecture encourages flexibility, enabling spaces to adjust to the changing needs of their occupants. This adaptability enhances the experience of living and working in one environment.

Spatial Configuration

The layout challenges traditional divisions between work and living areas. Instead of strict boundaries, the design allows different spaces to blend together. Each area can serve multiple functions, which helps support both personal and professional activities. This approach encourages interactions that feel natural and promotes a lifestyle where boundaries between home and work become less defined.

Interaction and Community

Intermediate spaces play a vital role in fostering conversation and collaboration. These transitional zones invite people to engage with one another, creating a sense of community. By prioritizing shared experiences, the architecture promotes a collective identity that resonates with how people live today. These areas invite interaction, breaking down traditional barriers that separate individuals within the space.

The design emphasizes a sense of openness and fluidity. The absence of firm material definitions allows the architecture to adapt as needed. This quality gives the structure the ability to respond to its users, reinforcing the idea that the environment will continue to evolve based on the experiences of those who inhabit it. The architectural language reflects this dynamic nature, capturing the ongoing changes in contemporary life.

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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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