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Geometric Spaces with Green Terraces Enhancing Urban Community Interaction

Authors:
Jorge Vega, Gerardo López, Edison Chacón
Geometric Spaces with Green Terraces Enhancing Urban Community Interaction

Project in-detail

The integration of double-height open spaces and green terraces creates a dynamic environment that fosters community interaction within a commercial setting in Bogotá.
5 key facts about this project
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Bicycle storage integrates with the building design to promote sustainable transport.
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Commercial spaces are positioned underground to enhance social interaction on the street level.
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A green terrace connects multiple levels to encourage outdoor engagement and natural light.
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Internal terraces provide visual connections between different functional areas.
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The site replaces a parking area with greenery, improving urban ecology and aesthetics.

An architectural design in Bogotá, Colombia, showcases a careful blend of form and function within the urban landscape. Located at an important roundabout, the project enhances accessibility and visibility. It serves as a hub for social interaction amid a commercial setting. The design focuses on creating welcoming spaces that encourage community engagement, a theme evident in the building's layout and features.

Site Integration

Instead of retaining an existing parking area, the design introduces a green space, providing environmental benefits that support the urban ecology. This decision aligns with the goal of enhancing the community’s social fabric, creating an inviting area for residents and visitors alike. Modern geometric forms characterize the architecture, resonating with the surrounding urban context and promoting a sense of unity.

Spatial Organization

The layout employs a compact block style, using strategies of addition, superposition, and subtraction to create dynamic spaces. The design features double-height areas and internal terraces, allowing light to flow in and encouraging informal gatherings. This thoughtful approach fosters a lively atmosphere that accommodates both social and professional activities.

Programmatic Divisions

Functional areas are clearly defined to enhance user experience. The underground level includes commercial spaces that facilitate social interaction, merging different types of spaces within the building. The first floor focuses on office environments, complemented by rest areas for user comfort. The second level contains a private meeting room with a terrace, while the top floor offers a green terrace that links a relaxation room and library, integrating nature into everyday spaces.

Visual Cohesion

Through a consistent architectural language, the design balances multiple functions within a unified approach. The arrangement of spaces responds thoughtfully to urban density, addressing both social and commercial needs. Features like the green terrace and casual gathering areas create focal points, inviting users to engage with their surroundings and each other, enriching the overall urban experience in Bogotá.

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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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