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Glass Facades and Cherry Blossoms in Waterfront Community Spaces

Author:
Kärt-eha ⭐ real estate design by kärt eha⭐
Glass Facades and Cherry Blossoms in Waterfront Community Spaces

Project in-detail

With glass facades reflecting the surrounding landscape and cherry blossom trees enhancing the vibrant outdoor spaces, the development promotes community interaction through well-designed waterfront access and residential comfort.
5 key facts about this project
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Glass facades provide transparency and natural light throughout the interiors.
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Cherry blossom trees are integrated into the landscape design for seasonal beauty.
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The layout encourages social interaction among residents through communal spaces.
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Waterfront pools enhance outdoor living experiences and recreational opportunities.
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Distinctive decorative elements give each building a unique identity within the community.

The design features a collection of modern buildings, including St. Aina City Stife, St. Arma Muer Palace II, and St. Ann Village Style. Located along a waterfront, the project is intended to promote community engagement, combining contemporary architecture with elements of the natural environment. Each structure is designed for functionality and visual harmony.

St. Aina City Stife
The layout of St. Aina City Stife consists of modern buildings positioned strategically along the water's edge. Pools and landscaped areas are incorporated throughout, prominently featuring cherry blossom trees. This combination of greenery enhances the surroundings and encourages residents to spend time outdoors, fostering interactions in a welcoming space.

St. Arma Muer Palace II
St. Arma Muer Palace II stands out with its glass facade, which allows natural light to fill the interior. The transparency created by this design choice connects the building comfortably with the outside world. Decorative elements are thoughtfully included in the facade, adding a unique character to this structure while maintaining a cohesive appearance with other buildings in the area.

St. Ann Village Style
St. Ann Village Style comprises a series of carefully arranged buildings that are surrounded by landscaped pathways and gardens. This design encourages connections among residents, making it easy for them to engage with one another. The layout promotes a smooth transition between public and private spaces, enhancing the sense of community and appreciation for the outdoor environment.

The overall design emphasizes a balance between architecture and nature, creating usable spaces that enhance the experience of living in the area. The attention to light and form results in environments that are both functional and pleasant for residents and visitors. The thoughtful integration of these elements contributes to a community-focused atmosphere, inviting engagement with both architecture and the landscape.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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