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Möbius Loop Design Featuring Engineered Timber and Serene Courtyard for Holistic Care

Author:
政 杨
Möbius Loop Design Featuring Engineered Timber and Serene Courtyard for Holistic Care

Project in-detail

Constructed with engineered timber and inspired by a Möbius loop, the hospice integrates natural elements and a serene courtyard to create a comforting environment for holistic patient care.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using engineered timber, the hospice offers enhanced sustainability and a warm aesthetic.
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The Möbius loop design facilitates continuous circulation, minimizing feelings of confinement.
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Natural light is maximized through dynamic glazing, creating a soothing indoor environment.
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A central courtyard integrates greenery, promoting biophilic connections for patients and families.
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Acoustic materials are incorporated throughout to ensure a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

**Overview and Intent**
Located in the southern suburbs of Seoul, Korea, the project is positioned near the largest children's hospital in the region, surrounded by abundant natural vegetation. This strategic site selection emphasizes the design's commitment to integrating nature and health, aiming to cultivate an environment conducive to physical and mental well-being for its users.

**Spatial Strategy**
The architectural design features a Möbius strip-inspired configuration that encourages a continuous flow between spaces, reflecting life’s ongoing journey. A central courtyard acts as a pivotal element, promoting interaction while providing a sense of protection. The circular layout minimizes feelings of confinement, thereby alleviating potential stress for residents and visitors. The arrangement artfully balances areas for social engagement with secluded spaces for contemplation, enhancing the overall user experience.

**Materiality and Detail**
Material choices are integral to the project’s ethos, utilizing engineered wood for its sustainability and aesthetic warmth, dynamic glazing for natural light, and a steel framework that ensures structural integrity. The façade incorporates an intricate lattice design, promoting both natural light and privacy while fostering a connection to the surrounding landscape. Attention to detail is evident throughout, with rounded edges and soft materials enhancing comfort and accessibility. The project's biophilic design, featuring gardens and water elements, further enriches the healing atmosphere, while the symbolic Möbius form underscores the continuity of care within the space.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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