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Greenery-Focused Community Space with Open Patio and Natural Wood Elements

Authors:
Illia Snisar, Maryna Daniltseva, Anna Karapetian, Maryna Tymofieieva
Greenery-Focused Community Space with Open Patio and Natural Wood Elements

Project in-detail

A greenhouse area spanning three levels integrates greenery with a communal restaurant spaced throughout a carefully organized layout, promoting interaction and sustainability.
5 key facts about this project
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Greenhouse area spans three floors, enhancing vertical integration of nature.
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Seamless transition between workshops and dining areas fosters community engagement.
03
Limited visitor parking encourages sustainable transportation methods.
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Closed patio features extensive greenery for relaxation and informal gatherings.
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Strategically placed windows maximize natural light and outdoor views.

The design centers around simplicity and functionality, emphasizing a clear connection to the environment. Set in a context that highlights natural integration, the concept embodies the idea that simplicity can express the essence of nature. The arrangement of spaces promotes a smooth transition between different areas, accommodating various user needs.

Functional Organization

Several key zones make up the overall layout. There are dedicated areas for cold and hot kitchens, workshops, and storage. This organization allows for efficient operations while ensuring an intuitive flow throughout the building. Each space is crafted to support the overall functionality, enhancing the experience for those using the facilities.

Spatial Features

With a total area of 3130 square meters, the design includes a restaurant technology area that measures 580 square meters, alongside a large restaurant hall of 1100 square meters that can seat 100 patrons. This hall serves as a central gathering space for meals and social interactions. Additionally, a greenhouse area of 1450 square meters spread across three floors brings elements of nature indoors, serving as a place to grow plants and vegetables.

Green Integration

Green spaces play a vital role in the design, featuring a closed patio filled with greenery. This area provides a peaceful environment for relaxation and informal gatherings. Incorporating such spaces shows the importance of outdoor areas in enriching the experience for visitors while allowing them to connect more closely with nature.

Sustainability Considerations

Visitor parking is limited to 15 spaces, a choice made to encourage walking or cycling instead of car use. This aligns with current urban design trends that favor sustainability and reduced reliance on vehicles.

Large windows in the building allow natural light to fill the interior, enhancing the connection with the outdoors. The views foster a sense of openness while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere inside.

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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.

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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