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Layered Facade and Green Roof Create Community Hub in Urban Context

Authors:
Gavish Sahni, Deepika Goel, Shailender Rajput
Layered Facade and Green Roof Create Community Hub in Urban Context

Project in-detail

A layered facade of glass and concrete, complemented by a green roof, enhances the urban landscape while providing a multifunctional hub for fashion and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Layered facade integrates various materials to enhance aesthetics and functionality.
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Green roof design supports biodiversity while improving building insulation.
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Oval shape promotes continuous circulation and encourages exploration.
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Extensive use of glass enhances natural lighting and creates visual connections to the surroundings.
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Community spaces are strategically placed to foster social interaction and engagement.

### Overview
The I AM Fashion Hub is located in Bangkok, designed as a multifunctional space that integrates fashion, community interaction, and sustainability within the urban context. The building's design reflects the dynamic nature of the fashion industry, featuring an oval configuration that invites exploration and interaction. This approach fosters social engagement, aligning with contemporary architectural trends that emphasize user experience.

### Spatial and Functional Composition
The architectural layout emphasizes adaptability, with each floor uniquely structured to accommodate a variety of functions, such as retail, exhibition, and communal areas. Notable features include a central lobby that serves as the focal point of the building, exhibition spaces dedicated to showcasing art and culture, and open lounges that encourage relaxation and social interaction. The design integrates efficient circulation elements, such as staircases and elevators, facilitating movement across multiple levels while maintaining connectivity throughout the space.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations
The project employs materials that contribute to both structural performance and aesthetic appeal. Reinforced concrete provides a solid foundation essential for multi-story construction, while extensive glass facades enhance transparency and natural lighting within the interior. Steel elements are incorporated into the structural framework, supporting the building's fluid form and offering long-lasting durability. Additionally, green roof systems are integrated to enhance insulation and promote biodiversity, aligning with sustainable practices and contributing positively to the surrounding urban environment.

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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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