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Hexagonal Living Spaces Enhanced with Concrete and Glass Solutions for Urban Density

Author:
Lujain Balool
Hexagonal Living Spaces Enhanced with Concrete and Glass Solutions for Urban Density

Project in-detail

Utilizing hexagonal forms and a combination of concrete and glass, this development maximizes space and fosters community interaction within a dense urban environment through a variety of innovative residential units.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes hexagonal geometry to optimize spatial efficiency.
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Features a combination of concrete and glass for enhanced natural lighting.
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Incorporates communal areas to foster resident interaction.
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Designed for varying household types, including families and individuals.
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Emphasizes eco-friendly practices through sustainable material choices.

## Project Overview

**Project Name:** Honeycomb Homes
**Location:** Chun Yan Street, Hong Kong
The Honeycomb Homes project aims to address the housing shortages prevalent in urban environments, specifically in densely populated cities such as Hong Kong. The design focuses on optimizing spatial efficiency while creating comfortable living spaces suitable for a range of demographics.

## Spatial Efficiency and Community Interaction

The design is based on the geometric efficiency found in honeycombs, facilitating compact living arrangements that do not compromise comfort. This approach not only provides housing solutions but also acts as a community hub, promoting social interactions among residents. The project consists of three distinct residential typologies: studio apartments, flats, and villas, each catering to different household configurations, including individuals, families, and shared living scenarios.

### Material and Structural Composition

The structural framework incorporates durable materials such as concrete for the main load-bearing components, complemented by glass panels that filter natural light while enhancing visual aesthetics. The facade features hexagonal patterns inspired by honeycomb structures, which serve both functional and decorative purposes. Structural elements include slabs, shear walls for stability, and columns that support the overall framework, ensuring a robust and long-lasting construction. Together, these design elements reflect a commitment to sustainability and the promotion of healthy living environments by maximizing natural light and ventilation throughout the residential units.

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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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