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Mirrored Glass and Solar Tiles Create a Harmonious Space for Meditation and Community

Authors:
Weronika Plata, Barbara Wasilewska
Mirrored Glass and Solar Tiles Create a Harmonious Space for Meditation and Community

Project in-detail

Combining mirrored glass and solar tiles, the design creates a tranquil environment that seamlessly integrates meditation and community spaces within a natural landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Meditation space designed for enhanced intimacy and focus.
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Outdoor hammocks provide a unique setting for air yoga.
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Natural stone pathways guide users through the landscape.
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Skylights maximize natural light while blending with the environment.
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Mirrored glass creates visual continuity with the surroundings.

The Four Senses Yoga House is designed to enhance wellness and promote a sense of harmony within its natural surroundings. Located in a tranquil area, the building serves primarily as a space for yoga and meditation. Its design draws inspiration from the four elements: air, water, fire, and earth, alongside the organic form of a pine cone. This blend of influences creates a structure that connects deeply with the environment.

Functional Areas

The layout features several defined areas that cater to both individual focus and community interaction. At the center is a meditation space crafted to foster intimacy and peace. Surrounding this area are outdoor hammocks intended for air yoga, allowing practitioners to engage with nature during their exercises. Additionally, spaces around a fire encourage social gatherings, helping to build a sense of community among users.

Materiality and Sustainability

Materials play an important role in the overall design. Solar tiles make up a key aspect of the building’s exterior, providing energy efficiency while maintaining a natural look. Mirrored glass in the corridors helps the building blend with its surroundings, allowing for an uninterrupted view of the landscape. Sustainability is prioritized through features like photovoltaic panels, a fireplace, and a water tank for irrigation, all working together to minimize the structure’s environmental impact.

Spatial Organization

The floor plan reflects a balance between public and private areas. This careful arrangement allows for a flexible environment that can support a range of yoga and meditation activities. Natural pathways made from local stones guide visitors through the facility, encouraging a close connection to the landscape.

Skylights bring in ample natural light, enriching the interior atmosphere. These thoughtful design details ensure that the Four Senses Yoga House functions as a supportive place for individuals seeking personal and spiritual growth.

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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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