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Hexagonal Structure Featuring Painted Steel and Green Roof Integration for Community Engagement

Author:
Fabio Durante
Hexagonal Structure Featuring Painted Steel and Green Roof Integration for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

A hexagonal design crafted with painted steel and complemented by a green roof creates an interactive space that fosters community engagement and educates visitors on the Internet's history.
5 key facts about this project
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A green roof integrates natural elements with the building's structure, promoting biodiversity.
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The building's hexagonal design reflects digital networks, enhancing visitor engagement.
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Extensive use of painted steel enhances durability while maximizing transparency through large windows.
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Outdoor terraces provide multifunctional spaces for community gatherings and events.
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Interactive installations throughout the museum encourage exploration and learning about Internet history.

### Project Overview

The London Internet Museum is positioned in an urban context central to the evolution of technology and digital communication. The design intent focuses on fostering connections—both within the museum and with the surrounding environment—reflecting the dynamic nature of the Internet. This architectural solution aims to create an interactive space that engages visitors while accommodating a variety of functions related to the history and impact of the Internet.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction

The building's layout is methodically organized into three distinct floors, each designated for specific purposes while promoting interactivity. The ground floor accommodates public engagement with spaces such as an auditorium and exhibition areas, along with access to outdoor terraces. On the first floor, specialized areas like a library and IT suites are designed to facilitate educational programs and collaboration. The second floor is dedicated to workshops and studios, promoting active engagement through vertical elements that enhance visual connections and social interactions.

### Materiality and Aesthetic Strategy

The architectural design utilizes a diverse palette of materials to convey its thematic intentions. Painted steel serves as the primary structural material, accentuated by a distinctive blue framing that contrasts with the red and yellow façade. Extensive use of glass allows for visibility and natural light, fostering transparency between spaces. Mesh screens define boundaries while maintaining openness, symbolizing the interplay between the digital and physical realms. Additionally, concrete is employed to provide stability and mass, forming the foundational elements of the structure. The bold color palette enhances wayfinding and delineates functional areas within the museum, promoting intuitive navigation for visitors.

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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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