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Metal Frames and Transparent Glass Panels Create Engaging Educational Hub in Urban Setting

Authors:
Bruno Valle, Dario Uriah, Rafael dos Santos, Alessandra Costa
Metal Frames and Transparent Glass Panels Create Engaging Educational Hub in Urban Setting

Project in-detail

The integration of metal frames and large glass panels creates a visually compelling educational center that emphasizes digital connectivity and community interaction within an urban landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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The museum employs large glass panels to enhance transparency and visibility throughout its spaces.
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Adaptable exhibition areas utilize movable partitions for flexible display options.
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Observation decks provide unobstructed views of the surrounding urban landscape and green spaces.
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Community corridors connect the museum to underutilized urban areas, fostering local engagement.
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Metal frames feature a unique hexagonal pattern that echoes digital networking themes.

## Overview
The HUB-M Internet Museum is located in an urban setting that integrates with its surrounding river, parks, and underutilized spaces. Designed as a cultural institution and interactive hub, the museum seeks to facilitate communication and engagement among community members and visitors while reflecting the rapid advancements in technology. The architectural design is informed by the concept of the internet functioning as a digital synapse, promoting a dynamic interface between individuals and information.

## Spatial Strategy
The museum's spatial organization incorporates a variety of functional areas tailored for educational and recreational activities. The Main Entrance Hall establishes an inviting first impression that leads into the flexible Exhibition Hall, equipped for interactive displays that underscore the evolving nature of technology. The Library and IT Suite, located on the second floor, support collaborative learning, while dedicated dining and social areas encourage visitor interaction. Interconnected pathways and open sight lines facilitate an exploratory experience throughout the museum.

## Materiality and Contextual Response
The architectural materiality combines glass, metal, and concrete to create a cohesive and innovative structure. The extensive use of glass conveys transparency and modernity, while hexagonal metal frames evoke the aesthetics of digital networks, contributing both to the structural integrity and visual appeal of the facade. Concrete is utilized to provide stability, contrasting the lighter materials. Additionally, the design carefully considers the relationship with the surrounding environment, enhancing public spaces and creating vibrant community corridors that connect visitors to the riverfront and parks, fostering a sense of place and encouraging communal activities.

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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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