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Green Terraces Enveloped in Timber and Glass Create a Multifunctional Workspace for Urban Community

Authors:
Giuliano Simonetti, Marta Dinoi
Green Terraces Enveloped in Timber and Glass Create a Multifunctional Workspace for Urban Community

Project in-detail

Constructed with cross-laminated timber and extensive green terraces, the design redefines urban workspace by blending natural environments with flexible office functionality.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with cross-laminated timber, enhancing structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Features extensive green terraces that promote biodiversity and access to nature.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for both aesthetics and fire resistance.
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Utilizes a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and spatial dynamics.
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Integrates flexible workspaces that can adapt to varied collaborative needs.

The KEPOS architectural project in Bologna, Italy, represents a modern approach to workplace design focused on fostering community and sustainability. This multifunctional building comprises a series of stacked volumetric elements interconnected with green terraces, integrating natural surroundings with built forms. The project aims to create a new typology of workspaces that not only facilitate productivity but also encourage social interaction among diverse user groups.

Design Intent and Function

KEPOS is conceptualized as a response to the evolving dynamics of work, particularly post-pandemic. It emphasizes flexibility, sustainability, and community engagement. The ground floor serves as a communal hub, featuring open areas, gardens, and spaces for informal gatherings. The interior layout adapts to various functions, incorporating informal lounges and cafés that promote social activities. This design encourages collaboration among employees while maintaining areas for focused work.

Unique Design Approaches

KEPOS stands out through its significant integration of greenery within the architecture. The use of foliage, including species like Wisteria sinensis and Lavandula spica, not only improves aesthetic appeal but provides environmental benefits, such as natural insulation and enhanced air quality. The architectural form creates cascading terraces that allow for outdoor spaces at every level, which actively engages users with varying degrees of nature.

Sustainability is further reinforced with passive energy design principles, minimizing reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems. The inclusion of rooftop gardens and solar greenhouses fosters urban agriculture, promoting local food production and enhancing biodiversity within an urban context. Such initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability that transcends traditional architectural practices.

In summary, KEPOS redefines the contemporary workplace by merging functional and community-centered design with sustainable practices. For deeper insights into the architectural plans, sections, designs, and innovative ideas that drive this project, interested readers are encouraged to explore the project presentation for a comprehensive understanding.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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