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Modular Living Spaces With Flexible Footprints

Author:
Adam Strach
Modular Living Spaces With Flexible Footprints

Project in-detail

Using a modular approach to create customizable and transportable living units, the design effectively enhances community interaction while meeting diverse residential needs.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular structure allows for flexible configurations based on user needs.
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Transportable units enable relocation to adapt to changing environments.
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Integration of key living functions fosters community interaction.
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Dimensions are precisely calculated to optimize spatial usability.
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Design emphasizes a user-centered approach to modern living.

The SETTELEMENT project offers a thoughtful approach to modular living environments. It is designed for today's urban context, focusing on flexibility and community interaction. The concept revolves around customizable and transportable housing that meets the diverse needs of modern residents.

Design Concept

Central to the design is modularity, which allows for various arrangements of living units. The project includes several types of units, organized in differing quantities, such as four of one kind and others in smaller numbers. This setup enables the architecture to cater to a wide range of residential requirements. Each unit’s configuration supports varied activities, highlighting the need for adaptability in urban settings.

Functional Integration

The layout incorporates key aspects of daily life—food, rest, care, and shared open spaces. These elements are blended to promote interaction among residents while providing individual comforts. By focusing on these essential functions, the design encourages a sense of community. It allows residents to engage with one another in a meaningful way while also having private spaces for personal activities.

Spatial Efficiency

The dimensions of the units, noted as 2500, 5M², and 2000, contribute to the effectiveness of the design. These carefully considered measurements ensure that each space is optimized for its purpose. The arrangement of units maintains a balanced environment, fostering a sense of openness. This approach prioritizes usability, showing a commitment to making the most of available space.

Transportability

An important aspect of the SETTELEMENT design is its ability to be easily relocated. This transportability makes it adaptable to the changing dynamics of urban life. It allows the housing to respond to shifting demographic patterns and site conditions. The design accommodates various lifestyles, ensuring it can serve different communities over time.

The layout of the units, with their integration of essential living functions, creates a system that not only provides shelter but also promotes a connected way of living.

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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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