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Honeycomb Structure Featuring Roasted Wood and Community Engagement

Authors:
Charles Laroche, Sara Bercier, Anabel De Guise, Jean-Philippe Cormier
Honeycomb Structure Featuring Roasted Wood and Community Engagement

Project in-detail

The combination of a honeycomb structure and roasted wood creates an engaging communal space that highlights the ecological significance of bees while serving as a gathering point for food and artistic interactions.
5 key facts about this project
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Honeycomb structure promotes community engagement through flexible seating arrangements.
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Wriggle dance-inspired entrance enhances the visitor experience by mimicking bee navigation.
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Rainwater collection system supports sustainability throughout the facility.
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Solid roasted wood construction adds durability while reflecting natural themes.
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Three separate concessions foster social interaction and accessibility for attendees.

The design centers around the concept of a hive, exploring themes of ecology, community, and art. It provides a space where visitors can connect with nature while gaining insights into the role of bees in the environment. Situated in a lively area, the structure serves as a gathering point for people to engage in social interactions and artistic experiences.

Design Narrative

The project uses the metaphor of a bee's hive to highlight the importance of social connections. Visitors enter through a pathway that mimics the navigation techniques of bees, inviting exploration and engagement. This entrance references the wriggle dance, a way for bees to communicate about food and safety, drawing a parallel between nature and human relationships.



At the heart of the design is a honeycomb structure, shaped like a hexagon, which serves as the main hub of activity. Within this building, three separate concession areas allow festival attendees to buy food and drinks. The design encourages social interaction through the use of hexagonal tables and softly illuminated logs, creating a flexible environment that supports community gatherings and cultural events.



The architectural layout includes three small cabins that accommodate the concessions, each featuring full-height storage units for convenience. Solid roasted wood is prominently used as a material, providing durability while resonating with the natural themes of the project. The arrangement of wood creates visual patterns reminiscent of sound waves, enhancing the experience of music and social engagement.



Sustainability plays a key role in the design. The sloped roof captures rainwater, which can then be used for sanitary purposes throughout the space. This feature demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility. Additionally, low-power lighting powered by rechargeable batteries is integrated into the design, ensuring an energy-efficient approach that aligns with ecological considerations.



Overall, the project combines community engagement, environmental awareness, and an educational narrative about bees. Its central honeycomb structure encourages social interaction and deepens visitors’ connections to nature, illustrating how humans and the natural world can coexist and thrive together.

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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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