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Glazed Serenity Framed by Horizontal Wooden Slats

Authors:
Johanna Holz, Anaïs Lacroix
Glazed Serenity Framed by Horizontal Wooden Slats

Project in-detail

With a fully glazed facade framed by horizontal wooden slats, the design creates a harmonious balance of light and privacy, offering tranquil spaces for contemplation and connection in a retreat setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Glazed facade enhances natural light while providing panoramic landscape views.
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Horizontal wooden slats regulate light and create a sense of privacy.
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Symmetrical nine-square layout promotes functional spatial flow.
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Central placement of the bed reinforces the meditative aspect of the design.
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Tea library offers a unique space for quiet reading and reflection.

Ozolini Farm is an architectural design located in a scenic area framed by a forest, a lake, and a meadow. The layout focuses on enabling users to experience both the beauty of nature outside and moments of introspection within. The design concept reflects a careful balance of social interaction spaces and areas meant for personal reflection, bringing together external and internal experiences.

Spatial Organization

The building has a clear structure, with a lower floor aimed at everyday use and an upper floor designed for quiet moments. The lower level features a symmetrical layout divided into nine sections, which helps create a smooth flow between living spaces. These sections include functional areas like the kitchen, dining space, and a tea library. Large corner windows showcase views of the landscape, enhancing the relationship between the indoor environment and the natural world.

Upper Floor Design

The upper floor provides a peaceful retreat. With a fully glazed facade covered by horizontal wooden slats, it invites light while controlling views. When the blinds are open, the zenithal window provides wide, sweeping vistas. When closed, the blinds create an intimate space for contemplation, offering privacy away from the more active lower level.

Material Integration

Materials play an important role in the project, contributing to its overall character and performance. The horizontal wooden slats on the facade serve both a functional purpose and an aesthetic one by framing views and regulating light. The glazing on the upper floor not only allows for sights of the outdoors but also connects the structure to its surroundings, aligning with the aim of creating an inviting atmosphere.

Design Detailing

On the upper floor, the placement of the bed is intentional—it acts as a central point for reflection. This design choice is complemented by the use of horizontal lines throughout, promoting visual unity and a calming environment. As occupants navigate from the bustling lower floor to the serene upper level, they move between spaces that invite both engagement and solitude, reinforcing the dual purpose of the design.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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