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Mobile Coffee Counter with Monowheel System and Ice Cream Integration

Authors:
Winnie Lam, Winnie Tsang
Mobile Coffee Counter with Monowheel System and Ice Cream Integration

Project in-detail

Equipped with a monowheel system and designed as a portable coffee counter, this unit allows baristas to serve coffee and ice cream seamlessly in various urban settings.
5 key facts about this project
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Designed as a mobile unit, it utilizes a monowheel system for enhanced maneuverability.
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Equipped with integrated ice cream storage to diversify service offerings.
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Offers a barista seat and operational components within a compact layout.
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Conceptualizes coffee service as a backpack, promoting accessibility.
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Optimizes spatial efficiency for quick service in urban settings.

The Loopy offers a fresh approach to coffee service by combining practicality with mobility. It rethinks the traditional coffee house, creating a portable unit that allows users to serve coffee in various locations. The idea of treating the coffee counter like a backpack highlights a focus on easy movement and accessibility, catering to the needs of modern consumers.

Coffee Counter Features

The design incorporates key elements that support effective service. The coffee counter includes a barista seat, trash bin, knock box, sink, and an ice cream freezer. This layout helps baristas manage their work environment efficiently while providing essential tools at hand. A coffee machine and fresh water system, along with storage for a roast bean machine, round out the equipment, allowing for a versatile coffee experience.

Mobile Design Concept

The concept extends into the idea of a "Coffee Car." This creative design utilizes a monowheel system that allows only the outside wheels to turn. Meanwhile, the inside driver zone remains stable. This choice enhances the overall functionality of the design, making it easier to navigate and operate in different spaces.

Pack & Go Philosophy

The layout reflects contemporary lifestyle needs, emphasizing accessibility and convenience. The "Pack & Go" idea mirrors the fast-paced urban environment where portability is essential. By designing the service setup like a backpack, baristas can provide quick service while still maintaining a professional touch.

The arrangement ensures that every item is within reach, promoting an efficient workflow. This effective layout enhances interactions between baristas and customers, making the coffee service experience smooth and enjoyable.

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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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