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Interconnected Glass Forms with Sustainable Steel and Dynamic Color Palette for Multifunctional Spaces

Authors:
Mitxel Alonso, Mitxel Alonso
Interconnected Glass Forms with Sustainable Steel and Dynamic Color Palette for Multifunctional Spaces

Project in-detail

Highlighting a dynamic interplay of interconnected glass forms and sustainable steel elements, the design promotes versatility while serving as a multifunctional space for exhibitions and conferences.
5 key facts about this project
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Interconnected glass forms enhance natural light and visibility throughout the interior spaces.
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Sustainable steel construction ensures durability while maintaining a lightweight structure.
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A vibrant color palette, featuring blue and orange facades, creates a memorable visual identity.
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Flexible exhibition halls can adapt to various event sizes and configurations.
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Green roofs and landscaped areas promote ecological integration within the urban setting.

### Overview
The Riga International Exhibition Centre is situated in the capital of Latvia, designed to function as both a multifunctional exhibition venue and a center for accommodation and office spaces. The design features a comprehensive site plan, integrating various programmatic elements into a cohesive architectural framework that prioritizes functionality and visual coherence.

### Form and Structure
The architectural composition consists of interconnected geometric forms, prominently featuring blue and orange facades. The layout adopts an ‘X’ shape, enhancing spatial efficiency and facilitating the flow of natural light throughout the various components, including the exhibition center, hotel towers, and office facilities. Notable functional areas include expansive halls, conference rooms, and lobbies, alongside accommodations for two hotels and parking for up to 750 vehicles. This organizational structure supports diverse uses while maintaining clear visual distinction among the different functions.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Key materials such as structural glass, steel, reinforced concrete, and aluminum paneling are selected for their durability and aesthetic attributes, aiding in the expression of the building’s identity. The design incorporates sustainable elements, with extensive use of glass that facilitates passive solar heating, and a roof structure that supports a heliport. Green spaces and gardens integrated into the site reinforce ecological considerations, contributing to a balanced relationship between the built environment and nature. The building aims to reflect local cultural elements through modern architectural vocabularies, fostering a dialogue between historical and contemporary design approaches.

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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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