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Integrating Green Parks Within Multifunctional Urban Skyscrapers

Author:
Vadym Mylostiuk
Integrating Green Parks Within Multifunctional Urban Skyscrapers

Project in-detail

The integration of expansive green parks within multifunctional urban skyscrapers creates a unique living environment that redefines community engagement while addressing urban density challenges.
5 key facts about this project
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Integration of green parks throughout the building enhances recreational opportunities for residents.
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Multifunctional spaces combine residential, commercial, and office uses within a single structure.
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Design promotes an even distribution of inhabitants to reduce overcrowding.
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Focus on communal living aligns with modern preferences for shared amenities.
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Skyscraper functions as an interconnected node in an urban network of green spaces.

The design focuses on revitalizing urban skyscrapers to address issues of density and changing lifestyles in cities. Located in a metropolitan environment, the aim is to reshape the traditional skyscraper model by promoting mixed-use functionality. The goal is to turn these tall buildings from symbols of individual status into lively community spaces that improve urban living.

Architectural Concept

At the core of the design is a critical perspective on the current skyscraper approach, which often favors private ownership over public engagement. Many residential units in these buildings frequently go unsold or empty, leading to vast areas of unutilized space. By combining rental housing, owned apartments, commercial areas, and offices, the design supports a balanced environment that promotes interaction among residents.

Integration of Green Spaces

The project includes gardens and parks within the skyscraper's design, which greatly enhances its overall effectiveness. Green spaces serve more than just aesthetic purposes. They help tackle the shortage of greenery in cities and provide critical areas for recreation and relaxation. These parks are vital components of the plan, significantly improving the overall living experience and responding to the needs of urban residents.

Connection to Modern Lifestyles

The design responds to the preferences of the millennial generation, which tends to favor more flexible living arrangements and shared spaces. By offering communal amenities, the project creates opportunities for social interaction and a sense of belonging. This approach reflects a keen understanding of contemporary urban living dynamics, making the design relevant to today’s residents.

Network of Interconnected Buildings

Further, the vision extends to a network of connected skyscrapers, where green spaces become common features that enhance the overall urban landscape. This connectivity promotes community interaction while also supporting ecological balance in the city. By viewing skyscrapers as part of a larger urban ecosystem, the proposal outlines a practical solution for improving both social and environmental aspects of city living.

The resulting design emphasizes the relationship between living areas and their environment, creating a more inviting atmosphere. With thoughtful integration of greenery and communal spaces, the project offers a constructive response to the realities of modern urban life.

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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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