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Healing Sanctuary with Brick Pathways and Generous Natural Light

Author:
Vasiliki A
Healing Sanctuary with Brick Pathways and Generous Natural Light

Project in-detail

Integrating a winding brick pathway with generous natural light, this hospice in Athens fosters an environment of healing and community for individuals facing terminal illnesses.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates a winding brick pathway that symbolizes continuity and connection.
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Features extensive glass elements to maximize natural light throughout the facility.
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Patient rooms are strategically oriented to face landscaped gardens for serene views.
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Common areas are designed to promote social interaction while maintaining privacy.
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Incorporates sustainable materials such as local brick and energy-efficient glazing.

## Project Overview
Located in Ambelokipi, Athens, the design serves as a hospice catering to individuals with terminal illnesses. The intent is to create an environment that emphasizes tranquility and community, thereby fostering healing and support for residents and their families. The location's proximity to a specialized hospital enhances access to medical services, establishing a crucial connection between care and comfort.

### Spatial Strategy
The spatial organization of the hospice prioritizes both privacy and communal interaction. Patient rooms are strategically positioned to offer serene garden views while ensuring personal space. Common areas are integrated throughout the facility, facilitating relaxation and social engagement among residents and visitors. A central gathering space is key to the layout, encouraging interactions that help to alleviate feelings of isolation experienced by individuals facing terminal illnesses. The arrangement also features winding pathways that guide visitors across the site, effectively delineating public and private zones.

### Materiality and Engagement
The material selection is deliberate, comprising brick, glass, and concrete, each chosen for its functional and aesthetic qualities. Brick contributes warmth and permanence, while glass enhances transparency and natural light. Concrete provides structural integrity and stability. These materials collectively embody a commitment to psychological comfort and aesthetic appeal, ensuring that the hospice resonates with its users. The design incorporates a ribbon-like brick pathway, symbolizing continuity and connection, thereby reinforcing ties between the hospice and the surrounding community. This strategic approach to materiality and design aims to create an inclusive, nurturing environment for all users.

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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.

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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