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Holographic Displays and Angular Forms Enhance Subterranean Learning Spaces

Authors:
Klaudia Krack, Aleksandra Stefańska, Paweł Wysocki
Holographic Displays and Angular Forms Enhance Subterranean Learning Spaces

Project in-detail

Angular forms and innovative holographic displays define an immersive subterranean experience that explores the complexities of internet culture within a dedicated learning environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Angular architecture designed to mimic the fluid nature of digital information.
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Interactive holographic exhibits that enhance visitor engagement with internet history.
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Subterranean layout reflects the layers of complexity found in the digital realm.
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Use of transparent materials to create visual connections between interior and exterior spaces.
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Integration of traditional and contemporary materials to honor historical context while promoting innovation.

### Project Overview
The London Internet Museum is situated in a central location in London, designed to represent the intangible essence of the internet. The architecture aims to reconcile the complexities of the digital realm with the physical experience of a museum. The design process interrogates how concepts such as shapelessness and connectivity can be effectively communicated through built form.

### Spatial Configuration
The underground layout of the museum serves as a metaphor for the multilayered intricacies associated with the internet. By situating the museum beneath the surface, visitors are invited to "dig down" into the layers of digital reality. Panoramic elevators facilitate vertical movement, symbolizing the act of logging into the web and accessing diverse levels of information. The flow between spaces—exhibition halls, classrooms, and technical rooms—encourages dynamic interactions and unstructured exploration among visitors.

### Materiality and Design Elements
The museum's exterior features an irregular, angular form that distinguishes it from adjacent structures, signifying its role as a hub for digital innovation. Material selection is diverse: transparent glass embodies accessibility and fluidity, while robust concrete provides structural integrity and modern aesthetics. Traditional brick is employed at lower levels to establish a visual connection to the historical context of the site. Inside, holographic displays are a focal point, illustrating the ephemeral qualities of digital information and enhancing the narrative of internet culture through vivid projections and interactive screens.

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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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