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Lattice Facade and Sustainable Concrete Framework Creating a Community Learning Center

Author:
Dona Suriyaarachchi
Lattice Facade and Sustainable Concrete Framework Creating a Community Learning Center

Project in-detail

A distinctive lattice facade constructed from sustainable concrete envelops a multifunctional educational facility designed to foster community engagement and combat extremism through research and learning.
5 key facts about this project
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The lattice facade enhances natural ventilation and daylighting throughout the structure.
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Concrete construction provides durability and sustainability in urban settings.
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A central courtyard design fosters community interaction and engagement.
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Flexible learning spaces accommodate various educational activities and events.
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Innovative use of materials reflects local cultural heritage while promoting modernity.

**Project Overview**
Located in Casablanca, Morocco, the Casablanca Bombing Rooms is designed as an educational hub aimed at addressing extremist ideologies through dialogue and learning. The facility seeks to foster awareness and research on issues related to extremism, positioning itself as a crucial resource for community engagement. The structure’s layout and design elements promote interaction both within the building and with its surrounding environment.

**Spatial Configuration**
The facility is organized across five levels, each tailored to serve specific functions that enhance educational and communal activities. The first floor comprises a reception area and exhibition space, complemented by a courtyard that facilitates natural light and social interaction. The second level houses a library and reading rooms, providing essential resources for education. The third floor is dedicated to classrooms and spaces for formal educational events. Administrative functions and research offices are situated on the fourth floor, while the fifth floor includes specialized research facilities and collaborative spaces, promoting interdisciplinary engagement.

**Material and Aesthetic Considerations**
The project integrates a thoughtful selection of materials that contribute to both its aesthetic and functional qualities. Concrete serves as the primary structural component, ensuring durability, while extensive use of glass creates transparency and allows for significant daylight penetration. A distinctive lattice-work facade enhances the visual identity of the building, providing both ventilation and light, while echoing traditional Moroccan design motifs. This interplay of materials reinforces the facility’s role as an open and inviting space that encourages public discourse and community connection.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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