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Hexagonal Structure Featuring Composite Panels and Integrated Green Spaces for Enhanced Urban Connectivity

Author:
Hussein Hassan Awada
Hexagonal Structure Featuring Composite Panels and Integrated Green Spaces for Enhanced Urban Connectivity

Project in-detail

Incorporating modular hexagonal units and advanced composite materials, the design transforms urban connectivity into a multifunctional community hub that harmonizes structure with surrounding green spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular hexagonal units provide flexibility in layout and functionality.
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Composite materials enhance insulation while maintaining structural integrity.
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Integrated green spaces promote biodiversity within the urban context.
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Natural light is maximized through extensive glazing in the facade.
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The design facilitates seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas.

## Project Overview: Ring Brücke

Located in an urban setting, the Ring Brücke project responds to contemporary needs for community engagement and connectivity in public spaces. By reimagining an area characterized by transit, it provides a multifunctional hub that encourages interaction among users. The design bridges physical gaps in urban infrastructure and aims to create a vibrant environment that fosters collaboration and social activities.

### Spatial Configuration and Adaptability

The architectural strategy employs interlocking hexagonal modules that serve both aesthetic and structural purposes. This geometric approach not only establishes a visually striking silhouette but also allows for flexible configurations within the space, accommodating various functions such as social gatherings and community events. The layered arrangement enables visual transparency, facilitating connections between interior and exterior environments, and enhancing the overall user experience.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The choice of materials in Ring Brücke emphasizes durability, sustainability, and aesthetic quality. The structural framework is constructed from steel, providing strength and allowing for expansive, open areas. Extensive use of glass ensures natural light permeates the space, reinforcing transparency. Hexagonal facade panels are created from lightweight composite materials that improve insulation and performance, while reinforced concrete ensures stability. Collectively, these materials support sustainable building practices and align with the area's environmental goals.

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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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