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Laminated Timber Roof and Community Spaces Shaped by the Golden Spiral

Author:
Jacqueline Huang
Laminated Timber Roof and Community Spaces Shaped by the Golden Spiral

Project in-detail

Shaped by the golden spiral, the design integrates a laminated timber roof with community spaces to support social interaction, reflecting environmental sensitivity and local context.
5 key facts about this project
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Community spaces are integrated to accommodate social gatherings and events for up to 70 people.
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The design uses a roof based on the golden spiral to maximize natural light and ventilation.
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Laminated timber serves both structural and aesthetic functions in the roof and facade.
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Composting toilets promote sustainability and environmental responsibility on-site.
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The layout responds to the site's topography, enhancing accessibility and connection to nature.

FIBOCOLONIA is designed around the golden spiral, creating a structure that relates closely to its natural environment. The design incorporates a dual spiral concept that influences both circulation and the arrangement of spaces. The overall goal is to support community interactions through areas that serve practical functions while encouraging social connections.

Structural Design

The layout promotes easy movement throughout the building. It includes a communal kitchen and dining area, restroom facilities that use composting, and a spacious event space accommodating up to 70 people. These carefully placed elements enhance user engagement, fostering a sense of community while allowing for flexible use of the space.

Roof Architecture

A notable aspect of the building is its dome-shaped roof, which reflects the spiral design theme. This roof is created to maximize natural light and provide shade when temperatures rise. Designed with a panelized layout, it allows for both airflow and light to enter comfortably, creating an inviting internal environment that can adjust to seasonal variations.

Material Selection

Laminated timber forms the roof structure, which is both visually appealing and structurally sound. These beams function as both the outer facade and roof supports, ensuring stability while enhancing the aesthetic of the design. Brick veneer is also used in the facade, adding durability and weather resilience. This material choice, combined with glass elements, allows for plenty of natural light, creating a bright atmosphere connected to the outdoors.

FIBOCOLONIA brings together environmental sensitivity and community-focused design, making a clear architectural statement. The flowing forms and open areas encourage interaction and engagement among those who use the space.

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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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