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Meditation Cabins with Folding Walls Embracing Natural Brown Tones

Author:
Kevin Le
Meditation Cabins with Folding Walls Embracing Natural Brown Tones

Project in-detail

Designed with a folding window wall and a natural brown palette, the meditation cabins provide serene spaces for mindfulness in the Latvian wilderness.
5 key facts about this project
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Folding window walls allow for versatile indoor-outdoor connections.
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Each cabin features a minimalist interior focused on essential amenities.
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Natural brown tones blend the cabins into the surrounding landscape.
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The design encourages mindful meditation by offering multiple focal points.
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Developed specifically for the Latvian wilderness, reflecting regional cultural ties.

A series of meditation cabins designed to foster a connection with nature is situated within the Baltic region, specifically Latvia. The cabins serve as quiet spaces for reflection and mindfulness, capturing the idea that people are temporary visitors in the natural world. This concept highlights the importance of conserving the environment for future generations while providing an inviting setting for deep contemplation.

Form and Adaptability

The cabins exhibit a distinctive shape that allows them to blend into different landscapes. This design encourages users to experience varying forms of meditation. Occupants can focus their attention on the interplay of light filtering through leaves, the tranquil views of nearby ponds, or the earth beneath their feet. Each perspective offers a unique way to engage with the natural surroundings.

Spatial Connections

A notable feature of each cabin is the folding window wall. This element allows the interior to open up to the outside, creating a connection with nature. During warmer seasons, the space can expand to invite fresh air and light, while it can provide shelter and warmth in colder months. This design choice enhances the experience by promoting interaction between indoor and outdoor environments.

Minimalist Interiors

Inside, the cabins reflect a straightforward design that prioritizes functionality and comfort. Each unit includes essential elements such as a fold-up bed for sleeping, a cabinet for food storage, and a small wood-burning stove for warmth. Soft lighting from hanging candles adds to the calm environment, making it a welcoming place for meditation and reflection.

Natural Integration

The overall design encourages a strong connection between individuals and their surroundings. Careful attention to orientation and layout promotes immersion in the landscape. Each detail, from the window arrangements to the simple furnishings, is chosen to support a meditative experience. These cabins serve as spaces for mindful retreat, thoughtfully positioned within the natural world, inviting occupants to engage deeply with their environment.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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