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Metal Frame Structure with Recycled Materials for Bike Travelers

Authors:
Agustín Jauregui, Romina Carola
Metal Frame Structure with Recycled Materials for Bike Travelers

Project in-detail

The use of a metal frame and recycled materials creates a compact, multifunctional space designed specifically for bike travelers seeking comfort and community.
5 key facts about this project
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Compact design tailored specifically for bike travelers.
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Utilizes a regular metal frame to enhance structural durability.
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Incorporates recycled materials, emphasizing sustainability.
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Mini removable metal foundations simplify placement and transport.
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Features dedicated zones for sleeping, socializing, and cooking.

Bikebox is designed to meet the needs of bike travelers by providing essential amenities in a compact and functional space. Its setting is adaptable to various contemporary European environments, where cyclists often seek convenient shelter. The concept aims for simplicity and practicality, offering a thoughtful blend of comfort and utility for those on the move.

Spatial Organization

The layout of Bikebox includes specific areas for sleeping, socializing, bike storage, and cooking. Each zone is clearly defined, allowing users to move freely between them. This organization ensures that all necessary activities can happen in one place. The design is efficient, maximizing every square meter without feeling cramped. Travelers can find everything they need without having to navigate through a cumbersome arrangement of spaces.

Material Choices

Bikebox is supported by a regular metal frame, which provides the necessary durability. Recycled materials play a key role in the design, emphasizing a commitment to environmentally friendly practices. The structure rests on mini removable metal foundations, avoiding the need for deep excavation. This approach minimizes the impact on the surrounding landscape and makes the unit easier to place in various locations.

Sustainability Features

The design incorporates features that enhance energy efficiency. The shape of Bikebox is ideal for installing solar panels and water heaters, allowing it to make the most of natural resources. Its envelopes are crafted to reduce heat loss and gain, supporting better thermal control inside. These elements collectively contribute to lowering energy consumption, aligning with modern expectations for sustainable living.

Community and Identity

Bikebox is more than just a shelter; it is a place where travelers can connect with one another. The social zone is designed to encourage interaction and foster a sense of belonging among users. The exterior design creates a recognizable identity, making it easy for cyclists to spot. Large windows invite natural light, creating a warm atmosphere and helping to blend the interior with the outside world. The overall experience is designed to be welcoming and practical for those who seek a temporary home while traveling.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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