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Folding Glass Facade and Corian Skin Enhancing Community Engagement in Urban Center

Author:
Gaby Khoriaty
Folding Glass Facade and Corian Skin Enhancing Community Engagement in Urban Center

Project in-detail

With a folding glass facade integrated into a Corian-clad exterior, the design fosters community interaction while providing versatile spaces for cultural and educational activities in an urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Folding glass partitions enhance transparency and community interaction.
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Corian exterior provides a smooth, modern finish while ensuring durability.
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Asymmetrical design creates visual interest and distinctiveness in the urban landscape.
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Natural lighting is maximized through large glass surfaces and strategic orientation.
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Multiple flexible spaces accommodate diverse cultural and educational activities.

### Project Overview
Located in a bustling urban environment, the design integrates cultural, educational, and social spaces aimed at fostering community engagement and facilitating the exchange of ideas. By addressing the functions and needs of a diverse user group, the project emphasizes the importance of adaptable spaces within an urban context characterized by a rich tapestry of cultural institutions.

### Spatial Strategy
The building comprises five levels, each serving distinct functions that collectively support cultural and educational activities. The ground floor is designed as an entry point and community hub, featuring cafes and open meeting areas that interact with surrounding pedestrian pathways. The upper levels include classrooms, libraries, and exhibition spaces, allowing for a varied user experience that aligns with the evolving nature of cultural engagement. Strategic transitions between levels enhance the visitor journey, utilizing folding glass partitions on the ground floor to create a fluid connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

### Materiality and Environmental Responsiveness
Primary materials include Corian for the façade, providing durability and a refined aesthetic; extensive glass applications to maximize natural light; and reinforced concrete for structural integrity. This combination not only supports the architectural form but also encourages transparency and visual connectivity with the streetscape. Environmental strategies, such as natural ventilation and daylighting, are intentionally woven into the design to minimize the ecological footprint, showcasing a commitment to sustainability while reinforcing the building’s interaction with its surroundings.

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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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