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Galvanized Steel and Composite Elements Enhance Efficiency in Sustainable Coffee Facility

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Galvanized Steel and Composite Elements Enhance Efficiency in Sustainable Coffee Facility

Project in-detail

Utilizing galvanized steel and composite materials, the facility integrates efficient ventilation and water management systems, creating a functional space dedicated to coffee service and customer engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Efficient ventilation design enhances air quality throughout the facility.
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Galvanized steel elements provide durability and a modern aesthetic.
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Strategically arranged workstations streamline coffee preparation and service.
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Integrated water management systems optimize hygiene and sustainability.
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Decorative features inspired by coffee culture create a unique brand identity.

The design introduces a modern coffee facility that integrates well into its urban surroundings. Focusing on coffee culture, the structure emphasizes practical use while creating a welcoming environment for customers. The intention is to enhance the user experience through careful attention to both functionality and style.

Design Elements

The front elevation includes air inlet vents and illuminated decorative grooves. These features support air circulation and add visual interest to the building’s facade. The combination of these elements reflects current architectural trends, merging practicality with aesthetic appeal. Decorative fins contribute to a lively facade, creating changing patterns of light and shadow throughout the day.



Infrastructure

The back of the building incorporates a water supply duct and a grey water drainage duct, essential for effective operational management. These elements ensure that the service areas function smoothly, supporting the daily tasks needed for a busy coffee shop. Practical details like these play a crucial role in the overall success of the facility.



Floor Plan

The design focuses on optimizing the layout to encourage easy movement between different areas. Important features such as the pastry display window, espresso machine, and drink dispensers are arranged to streamline the process from preparation to customer service. This thoughtful organization minimizes delays and clearly aligns with contemporary standards in hospitality design.



Materiality and Components

The structure includes a welcoming entrance door as a prominent feature. Composite floor decking rests on galvanized steel floor joists to provide durability and stability. In addition, galvanized steel bars enhance support, ensuring safety within the building. The facility also integrates sustainable features, including a water supply and filtration system, which focus on hygiene and adhere to modern environmental standards.



A soundproof Cummins QD diesel generator is part of the design, contributing to effective operation without distracting customers. Each element of the design supports the overall theme of coffee culture, where attention to detail reflects a careful and thoughtful planning process. The result is a space that appeals to both functionality and the enjoyment of coffee.

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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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