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Geometric Precision and Natural Light in Gray Panels and Wooden Accents

Author:
Michala Smutná
Geometric Precision and Natural Light in Gray Panels and Wooden Accents

Project in-detail

Employing gray panels and wooden accents, the design emphasizes geometric precision and ample natural light, creating a harmonious residence that integrates with its landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Gray panels create a visual contrast with white walls.
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The design promotes seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.
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A wooden deck enhances accessibility at the entrance.
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Strategic window placements maximize natural light throughout.
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Geometric precision is emphasized in panel arrangements.

EKO is a contemporary design situated within a thoughtfully arranged landscape, created to enhance both its function and visual appeal. The building features modern design principles, highlighting clean lines and a connection with the surrounding environment. Its design promotes interaction between indoor and outdoor areas while ensuring accessibility and comfort for both residents and visitors.

Spatial Design
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Inside, the spaces are organized with an open layout that allows for easy movement throughout the areas. Large windows are placed strategically to invite natural light, fostering an airy ambiance that brings the outdoors inside. This design not only improves the living experience but also emphasizes the importance of light as a central feature of the environment.

Material Use
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The building uses a balanced selection of materials, which contribute to its overall look. Gray panels and white walls dominate the exterior, creating a visual contrast that adds depth. The wooden deck at the entrance enhances the design by offering functionality and serving as a visual focal point that connects the structure to its natural surroundings.

Landscape Integration
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The surrounding greenery is an essential part of the design, with well-maintained landscaping that complements the building. This integration highlights the relationship between the structure and its site, demonstrating that nature is a crucial part of the living experience. The landscape enhances the overall architectural expression while providing a pleasant outdoor environment.

Details and Features
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EKO is characterized by a thoughtful arrangement of panels that shows a commitment to geometric precision. The rhythmic placement of these panels creates a visual pattern that invites the eye to explore. Each design detail works well with the others, contributing to an overall architectural language that is simple yet functional.

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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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