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Gravel Pathways and Engaging Exteriors in Community Space

Author:
Maria Nekrasova
Gravel Pathways and Engaging Exteriors in Community Space

Project in-detail

The integration of gravel pathways and expansive windows enhances community engagement while providing essential facilities for recreational and educational activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Gravel pathways provide a natural navigation route throughout the site.
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The facility includes a dual-purpose lecture hall for exhibitions and community education.
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Large windows enhance natural light and visual connections with the exterior.
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Dedicated areas for camping and recreation foster community interaction.
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The design prioritizes accessibility with strategically placed support facilities.

The architectural design focuses on creating a community space that serves multiple functions while ensuring ease of access and engagement. Located in a strategically connected area, the layout promotes an interplay between recreational and practical uses. The design concept prioritizes functionality and navigability, allowing visitors to move through different spaces with convenience.

Site Overview

The site plan, presented at a scale of 1:500, showcases a well-structured layout with a gravel walkway that directs foot traffic throughout the area. Key features include dedicated camping sites, a sport area, and a children’s playground, all designed to encourage leisure and interaction within the community. The project also includes crucial support facilities such as an information center, restrooms, and shower facilities, all positioned for easy access to enhance the visitor experience.

Functional Spaces

The building plan, detailed at a scale of 1:300, outlines important areas tailored for specific purposes. The vestibule serves as an inviting entrance, leading visitors smoothly into the interior of the facility. Nearby, the ticket office helps streamline visitor entry, while staff amenities—like a kitchen and bathrooms—provide necessary support for daily operations.

Community Engagement

A central feature of the design is the lecture hall, spanning 74.24 m². This space serves as both an exhibition area and a venue for educational programs, fostering community learning and engagement. Additionally, the café, with a total area of 86.10 m², acts as a gathering point for visitors, encouraging social interaction and creating a sense of community.

Architectural Expression

The section and elevation plans, represented at a scale of 1:100, illustrate the building’s height variations, which include measurements of 5.850 m and 2.750 m. These dimensions help integrate the building into its surroundings, promoting a connection with the local landscape. A notable design feature is the inclusion of large windows, which invite ample natural light into the interior spaces and visually connect users with the outdoor environment, enhancing the overall experience.

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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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