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Movable Walls Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Solitude In a Serene Reading Environment

Author:
Didar eda Kıran
Movable Walls Crafted From Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Solitude In a Serene Reading Environment

Project in-detail

Crafted with cross-laminated timber panels and designed with movable walls, the structure creates adaptable, tranquil spaces for solitary reading and reflection.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed entirely from cross-laminated timber panels for enhanced sustainability.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for improved weather resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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Features movable walls that allow users to reconfigure the interior for various reading areas.
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Utilizes a bent A-frame design to create dynamic rooflines and optimize natural light.
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Located in a serene environment that promotes solitude and reflection for readers.

## Project Overview

Located within a tranquil landscape that encourages reflection, the design focuses on the relationships between physical spaces and the introspective processes associated with reading. It seeks to create an environment that fosters contemplation through a series of isolated rooms tailored for self-discovery. The layout incorporates movable walls, enabling users to customize their reading spaces according to personal preferences, thereby enhancing solitude and engagement with literature.

## Spatial Configuration and User Agency

The spatial arrangement emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, allowing users to tailor their experience. Each elevation of the structure reflects a balance between symmetry and variability, ensuring accessibility and a welcoming atmosphere in all areas. The design promotes user ownership through the ability to manipulate spaces, encouraging a more dynamic approach to reading. Various plan options provide opportunities for creativity, making the environment suitable for diverse activities and reading preferences.

## Materiality and Sustainability

Material selection plays a critical role in achieving both aesthetic and functional objectives. Predominantly constructed with wood, the choice reflects warmth and a connection to nature, which enhances the tranquil atmosphere desired for reading. Movable wall panels are designed using lightweight materials, ensuring both practicality and ease of use. Additionally, features such as concrete or stone steps delineate the transition from the external landscape to the interior, creating seamless access to the reading spaces. This careful consideration of materials supports sustainable practices and reinforces the architectural integrity of the design.

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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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