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Interactive Globe Display and Transparent Glass Façade in a Community Learning Hub

Authors:
Svea Petersen, Philipp Schwab, Felix Mayer
Interactive Globe Display and Transparent Glass Façade in a Community Learning Hub

Project in-detail

An interactive globe display at the center of a transparent glass façade creates an engaging environment for community learning in this architecturally distinctive hub focused on knowledge dissemination and technological exploration.
5 key facts about this project
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An interactive globe display serves as the central feature, promoting global connectivity.
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The façade comprises extensive glass elements, enhancing natural light and transparency.
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Cross-laminated timber panels are used for structural integrity and sustainability.
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Charred wooden shingles create a distinctive texture while improving fire resistance.
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Flexible interior spaces accommodate diverse community functions and activities.

### Architectural Design Report: London Web Lab

#### Overview

Located in London, the London Web Lab serves as a public learning hub aimed at fostering knowledge sharing in the digital age. The design emphasizes community engagement and technological innovation, creating an interactive environment that reflects the interconnectedness of global information. This project integrates multiple spaces dedicated to various functions, encouraging exploration and collaboration among visitors.

#### Spatial Organization and User Interaction

The architectural composition of the London Web Lab consists of interconnected volumes, each meticulously designed to provide diversified experiences. The layout includes a café and library that facilitate social interaction and quiet study, respectively, enhancing user engagement. Museum and exhibition spaces, characterized by an adaptable open-plan arrangement, accommodate dynamic displays related to technology and the web's historical context. Additionally, forum and conference areas are equipped with advanced technology to promote collaboration, while interactive spaces incorporate digital tools such as collaborative platforms and displays to enrich the visitor experience.

#### Material Selection and Sustainability

The material palette plays a critical role in shaping the project’s atmosphere and functionality. Glass façades enhance transparency and visual connectivity with the surrounding environment, while steel provides structural support with a lightweight aesthetic. Concrete serves internal functions, ensuring durability and sound insulation, and wood is applied in furniture and finishes to introduce warmth into the spaces. These materials collectively advance sustainability goals by maximizing natural light and minimizing environmental impact, reflecting a commitment to resilient design principles.

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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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