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Kinetic Glass Facade With Circular Green Balconies Enhancing Urban Living

Authors:
Alper Gündüz, Ruya Ozturk
Kinetic Glass Facade With Circular Green Balconies Enhancing Urban Living

Project in-detail

A kinetic glass facade interspersed with circular green balconies redefines urban living by allowing residents to adapt their outdoor spaces, promoting sustainability within a functional residential complex.
5 key facts about this project
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A kinetic facade allows occupants to alter the functionality of their living space by adjusting balcony orientations.
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Circular green balconies provide multifunctional outdoor areas that integrate natural elements into urban settings.
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Large glass panels enhance natural light penetration while offering unobstructed views of the surrounding environment.
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The project incorporates sustainable materials, including metal and concrete, to ensure structural integrity and reduce environmental impact.
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Interior layouts prioritize open spaces to facilitate easy movement and interaction among residents.

### Project Overview
Located in an urban environment, the architectural design leverages a movable glass facade system integrated with circular balconies to enhance the interaction between residential spaces and their surroundings. The intent of the project is to create adaptable living environments that respond to user preferences, allowing for the modification of spaces based on individual needs. By reimagining the role of balconies as multifunctional areas, the design supports diverse uses such as relaxation, storage, and social interaction.

### Spatial Configuration
The design features multiple stories with distinct circular green floors, each facilitating essential ecological functions while establishing a unique aesthetic character. The circular layout promotes biodiversity and encourages a continuous interaction between indoor and outdoor areas. The kinetic facade, which allows for movement in response to user needs, introduces a dynamic architectural quality that shifts throughout the day, providing varied perspectives from the living spaces. An open floor plan within the interiors is carefully arranged to foster ease of movement and encourage social interaction, supported by strategically placed furniture and integrated technology for enhanced livability.

### Material Selection
The project utilizes a thoughtful selection of materials that contribute to both functionality and visual appeal. Large mechanical glass modules enable the movement of the facade and balconies, allowing abundant natural light while offering panoramic views. Concrete forms the structural basis, ensuring durability and stability, while metal profiles support the balcony’s movement mechanisms. Interior spaces are warmed by wooden detailing, providing a tactile connection to nature, while the inclusion of vegetation within the balcony design promotes sustainability and enhances air quality within the urban setting.

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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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