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Glazed Wooden Pavilion With Spruce Framework for Cyclist Retreat

Author:
Dmitrii Kruglikov
Glazed Wooden Pavilion With Spruce Framework for Cyclist Retreat

Project in-detail

Constructed with a framework of spruce and large glazed sections, the pavilion provides a functional retreat for cyclists, allowing them to rest while engaging with the surrounding natural landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Framework constructed primarily of locally sourced spruce.
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Large glazed sections enhance natural lighting and views.
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Three adaptable cabin configurations: BASIC, STANDARD, and COMFORT.
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Outdoor fireplace facilitates cooking and social interaction.
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Integrated photovoltaic panels for energy generation.

The modular pavilion is designed to serve cyclists in a natural environment. Its layout combines functionality with a strong connection to the outdoors. The overall design focuses on offering rest and basic accommodations while inviting users to engage with the surrounding landscape. The pavilion is positioned to enhance travelers' experiences, allowing them to enjoy their surroundings fully.

Design Concept

The structure displays Gothic and Romanesque architectural elements, notably through its arrangement of vertically positioned wooden posts. These posts form a rhythmic composition, creating an inviting space. Glazed sections incorporated into the design maintain an open feel, allowing natural light and views to flow through. A gabled roof complements the traditional European aesthetic, supporting the structure while creating sheltered areas. The integration of an open terrace creates opportunities for visitors to appreciate their scenic surroundings, particularly views of rivers and wooded areas.

Configuration Options

Three different configurations, BASIC, STANDARD, and COMFORT, provide flexibility for users with varying needs. The BASIC cabin caters to short visits, featuring essential amenities like a covered terrace and seating. Cyclists can easily park their bicycles in designated spaces among the structural posts.

Functional Features

The larger STANDARD cabin accommodates overnight stays, offering indoor sleeping areas, shelves, and a dining table. An outdoor fireplace enables cooking and gathering outside. The COMFORT cabin configuration introduces additional elements, including toilet facilities and more extensive bicycle storage, enhancing convenience and comfort.

Material and Sustainability

The structure primarily uses wood for its posts and other structural elements, with spruce selected due to its availability. Acrylic glass serves as the glazing material, allowing for clarity and visual flow within the design. The combination of these materials supports stability and enhances transparency. Sustainability features include photovoltaic panels for energy and water filtration systems that promote efficient use of resources.

The pavilion includes an open staircase that leads to the terrace, facilitating easy access between indoor and outdoor areas. This transition not only provides elevated views of the landscape but also encourages interaction with nature, enriching the overall experience for its users.

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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