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Multifunctional Towers Supporting Community Integration in Türkiye

Authors:
Paula Zabalo reyes, Lucía Machado
Multifunctional Towers Supporting Community Integration in Türkiye

Project in-detail

Four distinct towers rise in Türkiye, each dedicated to enhancing the lives of refugees through targeted services in health, education, and cultural integration.
5 key facts about this project
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Four towers of varying heights symbolize distinct functions for refugee support.
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The design promotes both private and communal spaces to foster community.
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Located in Türkiye, a key area for refugee reception and integration.
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Multi-purpose resource hubs enhance accessibility to essential services.
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Focus on cultural activities encourages the retention of traditions.

The Bosphorus Lighthouse serves as a response to the needs of refugees in Türkiye, a country hosting a significant number of displaced individuals. The design revolves around creating a functional skyscraper composed of four towers, each dedicated to specific purposes: offices, health services, education, and cultural activities. With this structure, the intention is to provide a supportive environment that aids in integration and community building for those who have relocated.

Design Layout

The layout features four towers of different heights, with each tower representing an essential aspect of refugee life. This varied height adds visual interest to the skyline while ensuring that services are distributed efficiently. The proximity of essential resources helps refugees access support quickly, making the transition to a new environment smoother.

Community Spaces

Each tower includes both communal and private areas, emphasizing safety and a sense of belonging. Health services and educational facilities are complemented by spaces for cultural activities and social interaction. This thoughtful design allows individuals to maintain their traditions while also encouraging new relationships and personal development within the community.

Functional Flexibility

The architectural concept promotes flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of residents. By incorporating spaces that can serve multiple purposes, the Bosphorus Lighthouse is designed as a resource center. This adaptability is crucial for meeting varying demands, ensuring the building remains relevant to the lives of those living within it.

Large windows and open spaces are key elements of the design, maximizing natural light throughout the towers. This focus on illumination creates an inviting atmosphere and enhances the living experience for residents. By connecting the indoors with the outdoors, the design contributes positively to the well-being of those utilizing 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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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