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Framed Living Spaces With Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Concrete Design

Author:
Jae Yong Hur
Framed Living Spaces With Charred Wooden Shingles and Modular Concrete Design

Project in-detail

Cantilevered frames of charred wooden shingles contrast with modular concrete elements, creating a cohesive environment that fosters community living in an urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Cantilevered frames create dynamic outdoor spaces while maximizing interior volume.
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Charred wooden shingles enhance fire resistance and provide a distinctive texture.
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Cross-laminated timber panels contribute to rapid construction and sustainability.
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The tilted A-frame design optimizes natural light and ventilation throughout the building.
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Green communal areas are integrated at multiple levels to promote biodiversity and recreation.

## Overview
Located in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, the Frame Residence is designed to integrate communal living with explorations of time and memory. The project aims to create a space that balances individual reflection and communal interaction, providing residents a unique environment to engage with their daily lives. The architectural concept metaphorically frames life moments, manifesting this idea through a vertical collage of interconnected spaces.

## Spatial Strategy
The building's design emphasizes a dual approach to space: private residential areas encourage individual introspection, while shared communal facilities promote interaction among residents. Each residential floor features varying sizes of framed spaces that accommodate a range of activities, from solitude to collaborative engagement. This layout fosters a narrative that emphasizes both personal and communal experiences, enhancing connectivity within the structure.

## Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection supports the residence's thematic focus on openness and interaction. Concrete is used for structural stability, while glass elements facilitate transparency between communal and private areas, inviting visual connectivity. The integration of wood in finishes brings warmth, juxtaposing modern aesthetics with a sense of homeliness. The design also incorporates garden spaces on the rooftop and in open areas, providing ecological benefits and calming retreats from urban intensity, promoting both sustainability and community health.

## Circulation
The circulation strategy is designed to optimize accessibility and minimize congestion within the building. Thoughtfully placed separate staircases for communal areas ensure privacy for residential experiences while maintaining connectivity among different sections of the residence. This approach leads to an intuitive flow, enhancing the overall inhabitant experience and fostering collaborative interactions.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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