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Half-Circular Cabins Embracing Vineyard Serenity in Sustainable Wood

Author:
Ana rita Rodrigues gomes
Half-Circular Cabins Embracing Vineyard Serenity in Sustainable Wood

Project in-detail

Crafted from wood in a half-circular form, the design creates an intimate connection with the surrounding vineyard while offering cozy cabins and a communal wine tasting space for visitors.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with a half-circular form to promote intimacy and connection.
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Designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding vineyard landscape.
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Includes discreet cabins that prioritize comfort and simplicity for guests.
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Features a communal square that encourages social interaction and outdoor activities.
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Utilizes wood as a primary material to enhance environmental sustainability.

The design features two wooden structures that blend with the surrounding landscape. Set amid greenery, the buildings have a half-circular shape that promotes a welcoming atmosphere. The main purpose of these structures is to facilitate wine tasting and offer comfortable accommodations for visitors. This approach encourages interaction and fosters a deeper appreciation for local wine culture.

Tili’s Wine Tasting Building acts as the center for social gatherings. It provides an inviting space for guests to enjoy wine tasting and indulge in Italian cuisine. The layout is designed to support conversation and connection, allowing visitors to engage with one another and share experiences. The building’s open design creates a lively environment that draws people in.

Nearby, a series of cozy cabins cater to individual guests or couples. Designed for comfort and simplicity, each cabin includes essential amenities like a kitchenette, a bathroom, a fireplace, and a bedroom. The cabins focus on creating a peaceful retreat for visitors, ensuring they have a relaxing space to unwind while being close to the main activities.

The overall arrangement of the buildings reflects a connection to nature. The structures appear to grow from the soil, reinforcing a sense of harmony with the environment. A small square serves as a gathering place, featuring natural steps that encourage outdoor conversations and small performances. This design choice integrates the buildings with the landscape, promoting a coexistence that values the ecological context.

Wood is a key material in the construction of both buildings, adding to their visual warmth while being environmentally friendly. The choice of wood aligns with themes of sustainability and a connection to the landscape. Small design details, like the way the buildings interact with the surrounding greenery, emphasize the intention to create spaces where visitors feel comfortable and engaged with their environment.

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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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