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Handmade Walls Shaping Connection to Nature in a Thoughtful Cabin Retreat

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Estudio Perfeccionistas
Handmade Walls Shaping Connection to Nature in a Thoughtful Cabin Retreat

Project in-detail

With handmade walls that reflect traditional craftsmanship, the design fosters a deep connection to nature while serving as a functional retreat in a harmonious landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Handmade walls emphasize traditional craftsmanship and local materials.
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The design encourages active user engagement with nature through interactive features.
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A bent A-frame structure enhances stability while blending with the landscape.
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Interior spaces are designed to improve natural light and minimize energy use.
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The incorporation of local building techniques connects the cabin to its heritage.

Media Luna redefines the cabin by combining architecture with nature, creating a space that focuses on personal connection and reflection. The project is set in a natural landscape and aims to provide functional living while respecting ecological principles. Its design encourages a deep relationship between the built environment and the surroundings. The idea of living alongside nature is central to the overall concept.

Architectural Concept

The concept centers on how individuals relate to their environment. By honoring personal identity through natural elements, the design promotes thoughtful interaction with the landscape. It emphasizes the importance of history and community while meeting current needs. The cabin becomes a place where users can engage with their roots as well as their aspirations for the future.

Craftsmanship and Tradition

Handmade walls play a key role in this design, highlighting the significance of traditional building techniques. The focus on craftsmanship shows the value of skillful work and personal touch in construction. These handmade features not only enhance the structure but also connect individual expression with shared history. The design invites appreciation for the artistry involved in creating such spaces.

Sustainability and Engagement

Sustainability is a major theme in the project, encouraging people to participate actively in their surroundings. The inclusion of the section titled "How to Brew Lauku Tea Wall with Your Hands" illustrates the importance of engaging with the environment. This approach invites users to immerse themselves in nature, fostering a sense of connection to both the cabin and its context. Engaging in this way promotes mindful living.

Handmade Walls

The handmade walls are a notable aspect of Media Luna. They serve functional purposes while embodying the project’s principles. The walls represent a connection between human experience and the landscape. Their simple and authentic design encourages thought about the importance of craftsmanship in contemporary life, reinforcing the sustainable narrative woven throughout the cabin.

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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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