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Glemping Houses Embracing Community Through Equestrian Heritage

Authors:
Pāvels Oņiščuks, Anita Ozoliņa, Ksenija Onufrijeva
Glemping Houses Embracing Community Through Equestrian Heritage

Project in-detail

Glemping houses are integrated with horse stables and artist workshops, fostering a community that celebrates equestrian culture while providing essential amenities for both residents and visitors.
5 key facts about this project
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Glemping houses are positioned to provide direct views of horse stables.
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The design incorporates artist workshops that promote live-work arrangements.
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Public amenities include a traditional sauna with panoramic views of equestrian fields.
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The surrounding landscape has been intentionally designed to enhance accessibility.
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A variety of exhibition rooms reflect local heritage and contemporary art.

The Omuli Museum of the Horse is located in Omuli and focuses on equestrian culture. It aims to serve as a space where art and community can come together. The design divides the museum into three stages, each with its own purpose, facilitating engagement among artists and visitors.

Functional Stages

The first stage includes artists' workshops that support creative activities. A kitchenette is part of this area, which will serve basic cooking needs initially but is designed to transition into a restaurant kitchen later. There is also adequate storage space and restrooms to enhance comfort and convenience for both artists and guests.

Expanded Accommodations

In the second stage, the design introduces living spaces for artists. This addition promotes collaboration by allowing artists to live and work in the same location. The surrounding landscape has also been considered carefully, providing an inviting connection between the museum and its natural setting, making the environment accessible and attractive.

Public Engagement and Amenities

The third stage brings in public features such as hotel rooms and a Glemping house, designed to provide a unique hospitality experience tied to the horse theme. There is also a restaurant and the main attraction, the Museum of the Horse, reinforcing the project's connection to local heritage. The horse stables serve as a visual anchor that encapsulates the project's essence.

Diverse Exhibition Spaces

The museum consists of various exhibition spaces that invite exploration and engagement. Rooms like The Observatorium, The Way, and the Main Exhibition Hall allow visitors to experience different themes and ideas presented through art. Historical rooms associated with the community, such as The Former Primary School and The Former Post Office, add depth to the narrative, enriching the visitor experience and connecting them to the area's history.

Careful design choices create spaces that encourage interaction and contemplation, culminating in the horse stables, which provide a direct visual link to the equestrian theme. This thoughtful layout underlines the project’s commitment to celebrating local culture and the arts.

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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.

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