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Modular Living Units with Standardized Partitions for Urban Community Integration

Authors:
Shihhwa Hung, Phoebe Wen, YI XUAN DUNG
Modular Living Units with Standardized Partitions for Urban Community Integration

Project in-detail

Modular living units designed with standardized partitions promote flexible residential configurations while integrating seamlessly with urban transport connections to enhance community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular units allow for customized living arrangements based on user needs.
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Integration with transport hubs enhances commuting efficiency for residents.
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Community amenities support social interaction and engagement among residents.
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Standardized partitions provide flexible configurations for adaptable living.
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Strategic layout promotes both private and communal spaces within the structure.

The project responds to the increasing demand for affordable housing in London, aiming to create a design that serves a wide range of income levels. The concept centers on a large variable building block that allows residents to customize their living spaces. Located near existing transportation hubs, it seeks to enhance urban accessibility while fostering a sense of community among those who live there.

Modular Living Spaces

Living units are designed to be modular, giving users the option to choose how many spaces they want to rent. Walls, floors, and bathrooms can be seen as interchangeable parts, allowing for personalization in the homes. This design offers flexibility, accommodating the diverse needs of individuals and families in a changing urban environment.

Integration with Transportation

A significant feature is the placement of the living units within transportation hubs. This location addresses urban density challenges and supports easier commuting for residents. Public transit access is updated and convenient, inviting people to engage more with their surroundings. It makes life simpler for those who might not own a car or prefer to use public transportation.

Community Spaces

The design also emphasizes the importance of public and private spaces. Communal areas are strategically located along the main passage, providing different functions that promote resident interaction. Amenities such as co-working spaces, a community library, a community kitchen, and nursery facilities cater to young families and individuals. This focus on community creates an inviting atmosphere that encourages social connections.

Adaptable Design Elements

Adaptability is a key aspect of the design, with standardized partition walls that offer flexible configurations. The intention is for the residential units to feel both functional and inviting. Thoughtful arrangement of these elements supports a lively and engaging environment. Each space is designed to meet contemporary needs while allowing for a personalized touch from each resident.

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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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