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Glass Facade and Community Hubs in Sustainable Living Spaces

Author:
Hoyeon Hwang
Glass Facade and Community Hubs in Sustainable Living Spaces

Project in-detail

Incorporating a glass facade and community hubs, the design revitalizes setback areas in Paris by providing sustainable housing solutions that enhance resident interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Facades utilize extensive glass to enhance natural light and visibility.
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Ground-level amenity spaces promote social interactions among residents.
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Upper floors incorporate terraces, providing outdoor recreational areas.
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Prefabricated construction techniques allow for efficient site adaptation.
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Design integrates with existing structures while respecting historical context.

The design addresses the housing shortage in Paris by incorporating prefabricated structures into existing urban areas. It focuses on utilizing spaces that are often overlooked or underused. The project aims to provide modern living solutions while respecting the city’s historical character. The integration of new structures alongside traditional architecture fosters a harmonious interaction between different building styles.

Facade Design

The design features a modern facade with extensive glass elements that allow ample natural light. This choice of materials encourages a visual connection between the interior and the street. The transparency of the facade adds to the lively atmosphere of the neighborhood. By blending contemporary and traditional aspects, the project maintains a dialogue with its surroundings.

Community-Centric Spaces

Ground-level areas serve as amenity spaces, including private gardens and shared communal spots. These spaces promote social interactions among residents and enhance the overall livability of the buildings. The layout connects these areas directly to living spaces, allowing for fluid movement between private and communal realms. This design encourages residents to engage with one another and create a strong sense of community.

Upper Floor Utilization

The upper floors of the buildings are designed as terraces and gardens, providing additional outdoor space for residents. These areas contribute essential greenery to the compact urban environment, offering opportunities for relaxation and connection to nature. This design choice not only maximizes the building’s height but also improves the overall quality of life for those living in the area.

Prefabricated construction techniques are employed to streamline the building process. This approach allows for flexibility in adapting to site constraints. It ensures the new units blend effectively with the existing structures. The attention to detail includes landscaped terraces with planters, adding softness to the urban silhouette while promoting sustainable living practices within the community.

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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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