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Focal Length and Functional Engagement in User-Centric Spaces

Authors:
Santiago Leguizamon montoya, Sopheapmolika Pheng, Touchamas Wongsanganan, Yin Jing Jazelyn Tan
Focal Length and Functional Engagement in User-Centric Spaces

Project in-detail

With a carefully considered focal length of 0.28m and a structured numerical organization, the design enhances user interaction and accessibility within a dynamic space intended for community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Focal length of 0.28m enhances visual engagement.
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Numerical organization promotes clarity and navigation.
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User interaction is prioritized through spatial layout.
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Design supports functional zones for diverse activities.
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Modern aesthetic reflects contemporary architectural principles.

The architectural design reflects a careful approach to how spaces are organized and how users interact with them. Located in a dynamic environment that values connectivity, the design emphasizes accessibility and visual clarity. The specification of a focal length of 0.28m indicates a thoughtful consideration of spatial relationships, suggesting that the environment is designed to enhance visual experiences for users at specific distances.

Focal Length Considerations
The mention of a focal length serves to create specific viewpoints within the space. This detail fosters unique interactions, allowing users to engage with their surroundings in ways that are both meaningful and intentional. It directs the flow of movement and encourages exploration from various vantage points.

Numerical Organization
The series of numbers from 6 to 10 hints at a well-structured system for categorizing different areas or features within the design. This organization enhances navigability and allows users to easily identify various functional zones. By clearly delineating these spaces, the design helps both first-time visitors and regular users to understand the layout and purpose of each area.

Spatial Clarity and Functionality
The design prioritizes spatial clarity and ease of use. The arrangement of elements contributes to a logical flow, encouraging movement throughout the space. Essential features are designed to be easily accessible, enhancing the user experience and satisfaction. This thoughtful organization aligns with current architectural practices that focus on meeting user needs while maintaining a clean and modern aesthetic.

Overall, the result is an environment that balances structure with accessibility, allowing for both practical use and personal connection. Each design decision reflects a commitment to clarity and function, culminating in a space that serves its users well.

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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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