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Folding Roof Structure Utilizing Wood Cladding for Mobile Coffee Service

Author:
Alexis Huntley
Folding Roof Structure Utilizing Wood Cladding for Mobile Coffee Service

Project in-detail

The modular design incorporates a folding roof and wood cladding to create a mobile coffee shop that adapts effortlessly to various urban environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a folding roof mechanism for efficient transport and setup.
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Constructed with cross-laminated timber panels for structural integrity.
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Incorporates a gray water disposal system tailored for mobile operations.
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Features operable windows for enhanced customer interaction.
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Compact interior layout maximizes workflow efficiency for baristas.

### Project Overview
The KREMM coffee shop, situated in urban environments and designated outdoor spaces, represents a forward-thinking approach to coffee retail. Designed as a compact, mobile unit, the project seeks to deliver a convenient coffee experience that adapts to varying locations, including parks and street festivals. The design focuses on enhancing user interaction and mobility, allowing the coffee shop to adjust its position based on customer foot traffic.

### Spatial Efficiency and Functional Design
The layout of the KREMM coffee shop prioritizes functionality through efficient use of space. The interior accommodates essential equipment, including espresso machines and grinders, within well-planned counters, ensuring streamlined operations. Clever shelving solutions optimize product display and access, while a compact sink and water system support hygiene standards. The structure features large operable windows, facilitating visibility into the space and encouraging engagement between staff and customers.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The project employs a deliberate selection of materials that underscore both aesthetic qualities and ecological responsibility. Wooden cladding offers a warm, natural appearance, promoting sustainability while harmonizing with outdoor environments. Stainless steel provides durable, easy-to-maintain surfaces for the café's operations. Furthermore, the incorporation of glass allows for natural light, enhancing the user experience. A robust wheelbase ensures the unit's adaptability across different terrains, while an integrated water management system addresses health standards necessary for mobile food services.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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