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Glass Pods Integrating Workspaces with Green Surroundings

Author:
Stella Buckmann de lima netto
Glass Pods Integrating Workspaces with Green Surroundings

Project in-detail

Constructed from glass, the circular office pods create an engaging workspace that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding greenery, promoting productivity in a natural environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Glass walls enhance natural light and visibility while connecting users to the park landscape.
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Pods feature circular layouts, encouraging informal interactions and collaboration.
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Workspace configurations range from individual to group settings, promoting flexibility.
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The design minimizes barriers, making the workspace accessible to diverse users.
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Natural surroundings integrate seamlessly with work activities, fostering a calming environment.

"Your Office in the Park" is an innovative concept that focuses on creating workspaces linked closely to nature. Situated in a park environment, the design aims to enhance productivity while offering users a refreshing connection to the outdoors. The approach reflects the changing nature of work, especially in light of recent global events that have altered how people view traditional office settings.

Design Approach
The office pods are designed primarily from glass, which allows natural light to flow into the spaces and offers clear views of the surrounding landscape. This choice of material promotes a feeling of openness. The glass constructions let users engage with their environment while they work, making the experience more pleasant and stimulating.

Spatial Configuration
A flexible arrangement of the pods allows for different settings that can suit individual or group work. Each pod comes in various sizes, supporting everything from quiet, personal tasks to collaborative projects. The circular shape and informal layout move away from typical office designs. Instead, they encourage interaction and provide a comfortable place for people to come together.

Accessibility and Inclusivity
This design emphasizes being welcoming and accessible to everyone. It invites users from various backgrounds to take advantage of the workspace within the park. By creating an open environment, it promotes community engagement and encourages people to use the park not just for leisure but also for professional purposes.

Surrounding Environment
The location in a park brings an essential element to the overall design. It allows people to connect their work with nature. Users benefit from the views of trees and open space, which can be both calming and inspiring. The transparency of the glass pods reinforces the bond between indoor work and the outdoor landscape, showcasing a new way to think about where and how we work.

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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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