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Healing Spaces Crafted With Natural Materials And Thoughtful Zoning

Authors:
Artur Stępniak, Alina Grabiec
Healing Spaces Crafted With Natural Materials And Thoughtful Zoning

Project in-detail

Crafted with OSB board and a focus on natural light, the design integrates flexible spaces and healing gardens to create a supportive environment for individuals undergoing lung cancer treatment.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted primarily with OSB board for structural integrity and warmth.
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Incorporates healing gardens integrated with patient areas for therapeutic benefits.
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Design features flexible spaces to accommodate various patient needs and activities.
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Utilizes large glass panels to enhance natural light and connectivity to the outdoors.
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Includes communal kitchens and lounges to promote social interaction among patients.

### Overview

The Lung Cancer Care Centre is situated within a thoughtfully designed environment that prioritizes the needs of patients diagnosed with lung cancer. The intent of the design is to create a supportive atmosphere that addresses both psychological well-being and environmental integration, emphasizing the connection between the built form and nature.

### Spatial Configuration

The layout features distinct viewing axes that enhance natural light distribution and facilitate visual connectivity across various spaces. This design approach promotes an open atmosphere while directing focus toward therapeutic landscapes. Rooms are arranged to optimize accessibility and privacy, allowing for a balance between communal interaction and personal reflection. Notable components include designated areas for social gathering, such as a shared kitchen and lounge, which contribute to a community-oriented environment.

### Materiality and Sustainability

The material palette has been selected for its sustainability and warmth, providing an inviting contrast to typical clinical settings. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is employed for structural walls and flooring, offering a durable and cost-effective solution. The use of a wooden frame and horizontal wooden boarding for cladding enhances the natural aesthetics of the design while promoting energy efficiency through effective insulation. Large glass elements are integrated to maximize transparency and foster connections with the surrounding landscape, supporting therapeutic experiences through views of nature.

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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.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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