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Movable Wall Systems Using Telescopic Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles for Flexible Urban Living

Authors:
Alexey Sirotkin, Mikhail Sergeev
Movable Wall Systems Using Telescopic Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles for Flexible Urban Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing a unique movable wall system and charred wooden shingles, the design redefines urban living by providing adaptable spaces that cater to diverse household needs.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a unique movable wall system that enables flexible reconfiguration of living spaces.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetic contrast.
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Designed with cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes interior space and natural light.
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Integrates community-focused areas to promote social interaction among residents.

### Project Overview
The Trick-Track initiative is situated in New York City and aims to tackle the challenges posed by modern urban living, specifically the disparity between household sizes and available housing options. The design incorporates a movable wall system which provides flexibility in spatial arrangements and unit configurations, adapting to the evolving demands of urban residents.

### Adaptability and Shared Living
This housing concept emphasizes three guiding principles: affordability, flexibility, and shareability. Recognizing the diverse demographics of urban populations, the design allows for dynamic layouts that can accommodate various living situations, such as growing families, singles, or communal arrangements. Each unit type—ranging from studios to multi-bedroom apartments—can be customized by the residents, thus enhancing personal comfort and usability.

### Material and Structural Design
The Trick-Track system is built on a foundation of innovative materials and structural elements that support flexible living arrangements. Notable features include:

- **Movable Panels**: Lightweight operable wall systems that can be repositioned to create more functional living spaces.
- **Integrated Track System**: Facilitates the easy movement of panels, with top and bottom seals designed to improve acoustic privacy.
- **Structural Connectors**: Essential for maintaining the integrity of movable panels during transitions between configurations.
- **Acoustically Isolated Frame**: Designed to optimize sound performance, crucial in densely populated environments.
- **Telescopic Sleeve Panels**: Adjustable elements that provide additional space when required, particularly useful in compact units.
- **Storage Solutions**: Strategically integrated shelves enhance accessibility and utility, maximizing space efficiency.

The choice of materials ranges from wood laminates to glass and mixed media, balancing both functionality and aesthetic considerations.

### Community and Lifespan Scenarios
The architectural plan incorporates green spaces that promote resident well-being while enhancing the overall sustainability of the design. Shared amenities are included to encourage social connections among residents, supported by areas designated for gardens and green buffers that enrich the urban environment.

In terms of user adaptability, the project outlines potential use-case scenarios that examine how various unit layouts can evolve over time, including configurations for families, young professionals, and communal living arrangements. These scenarios illustrate a comprehensive approach to the lifecycle of housing, fostering both personal space and community engagement.

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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.

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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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