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Green Roof Spaces Featuring Concrete and Glass for Community Engagement

Author:
Dagmar de Brito
Green Roof Spaces Featuring Concrete and Glass for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

A green roof enhances the community hub's concrete and glass structure, promoting collaboration and creativity through versatile spaces for performances, exhibitions, and artistic activities.
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Green roof designed for art installations and outdoor performances Flexible spaces for collaboration among local artists and community members Incorporates a multifunctional forum for discussions and events Integrates natural vegetation throughout the ground floor Emphasis on transparency with expansive glass elements for natural light.

Creativity Park is a community-focused space designed to encourage interaction and collaboration among local artists and the public. Located in an easily accessible area, the design features three interconnected floors, each intended for specific purposes that highlight the importance of creative expression and community bonding.

Meeting Space
The ground floor functions as a multipurpose meeting area, featuring a performance hall, café, and exhibition space. It also includes a forum dedicated to discussions and activities, as well as an information center equipped with lockers for visitor convenience. With greenery and relaxation zones integrated into the design, this floor provides comfortable areas for people to connect and share ideas.

Creative Activities
On the first floor, the emphasis is on fostering creativity. This level houses music rooms and workshops along with a coworking area and spaces meant for exhibitions and artist collaborations. It is designed to promote teamwork and innovation, offering opportunities for local artists and the public to come together in a setting that supports artistic growth.

Outdoor Engagement
The outdoor area, positioned on a green roof, acts as a flexible venue for performances, exhibitions, and art installations. It features an outdoor café and bar to encourage social interactions and community involvement. This aspect of the design highlights the relationship between the surrounding nature and built environments, creating a lively area that can adapt to different activities and events.

Material and Design Intent
The overall concept prioritizes openness and accessibility, enabling easy movement between indoor and outdoor spaces. Materials such as concrete and glass are strategically used to create a sturdy framework while allowing the focus to remain on the art and activities within. This approach results in a carefully designed environment that encourages learning and creativity, enhancing the sense of community throughout the space. The design culminates in an inviting atmosphere where artistic expression thrives.

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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.

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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