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Holotile Flooring And Curved Glass Elevate Sustainable Quarantine Living

Authors:
Changhyun Jo, 예은 안, Yejin Cha, Youngcheol Park
Holotile Flooring And Curved Glass Elevate Sustainable Quarantine Living

Project in-detail

Curved glass and an adaptive Holotile flooring system redefine living space functionality for individuals in quarantine, promoting both physical activity and mental wellness within a sustainable framework.
5 key facts about this project
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Curved glass façade maximizes natural light while minimizing energy consumption.
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Holotile flooring system allows for dynamic movement, encouraging physical activity indoors.
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Flexible furniture arrangements promote adaptability to individual needs during isolation.
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Integrated virtual reality technology enhances mental engagement and connection to surroundings.
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Sustainable materials ensure environmental responsibility in construction and design.

## Overview

The MetaHome project is situated within the context of pandemic-driven isolation, specifically designed to address the needs of individuals in quarantine environments. The intent is to diminish both physical and psychological constraints while promoting health and well-being during extended periods of confinement. This architectural approach combines multifunctional design elements to enhance the user experience and improve the quality of life in such settings.

## Spatial Strategy

Central to the design is the Holotile Flooring System, which consists of circular tiles that tilt in various directions to facilitate movement within a compact space. This innovation encourages physical activity, helping to mitigate issues such as muscle atrophy that can occur during prolonged isolation. Additionally, the adaptable furniture arrangements allow residents to customize their living environment to suit their health requirements and personal preferences, fostering a sense of agency over their surroundings.

## Materiality and Sustainability

A diverse range of materials has been selected to balance aesthetics with functionality and sustainability. Curved glass is employed throughout the façade to maximize natural light, while wood sourced from sustainable resources adds warmth and comfort to the interior. Aluminum frames, both black and white, enhance structural integrity and contribute to energy efficiency by regulating indoor temperatures. Solar panels on the roof promote energy independence, underlining the project’s commitment to environmental responsibility. These material choices collectively reinforce the project's overarching goal of creating a supportive living environment for individuals in quarantine settings.

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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

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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