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Fluid Spiral Forms Crafted in Translucent Acrylic and Natural Wood Elements for Community Engagement

Author:
Lauris Eb
Fluid Spiral Forms Crafted in Translucent Acrylic and Natural Wood Elements for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Crafted from translucent acrylic and rich wood elements, the fluid spiral forms create an engaging space for community interaction while embodying a dialogue between nature and architectural geometry.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with translucent acrylic, allowing natural light to filter through and enhance interior experiences.
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Fluid spiral forms create dynamic pathways that encourage exploration and social interaction.
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Natural wood elements integrate biophilic design principles, fostering a connection with nature.
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The structure's bent A-frame design supports stability while maintaining visual fluidity.
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Community-oriented layout features flexible spaces adaptable for diverse activities and gatherings.

### Overview
Located within a context that emphasizes exploration and enlightenment, this architectural design features interwoven spiral structures set against a cosmic backdrop. The intent is to create a dynamic space that transcends conventional architectural paradigms, encouraging users to engage with their surroundings in novel ways. The design incorporates celestial and cosmic themes, fostering a sense of limitless possibility and aspiration while inviting contemplation on the relationship between humanity and the universe.

### Spatial Strategy
The prominent spiral forms within the design serve as both pathways and gathering spaces, facilitating movement and interaction among users. Each layer of the spirals creates a sense of depth and continuity, encouraging a visual journey that ascends upwards. These structures symbolize growth and evolution, inviting users to reflect on their personal journeys while promoting functional use of the space for community engagement and interaction.

### Materiality and Light
The potential material choices for the spirals suggest translucency, possibly incorporating glass or acrylic to enhance light filtration and contribute to the ethereal quality of the design. Textured surfaces made of materials such as fabric or paper could offer tactile experiences that evoke connections to both natural and celestial phenomena. Integrated lighting strategies may further emphasize the three-dimensionality of the structures, enhancing their visual depth and intrigue while fostering a multisensory environment within the space.

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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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