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Natural Integration with Pensive Spaces in a Minimalist Hospice

Author:
Réka Béres
Natural Integration with Pensive Spaces in a Minimalist Hospice

Project in-detail

With its thoughtful integration of pensive spaces and a minimalist approach, the design offers a tranquil environment that enhances well-being for residents in a hospice setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Designed to enhance tranquility through natural light and views.
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Includes customizable room configurations for resident flexibility.
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Incorporates dedicated pensive spaces for reflection and solitude.
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Utilizes a layout that promotes interaction with the surrounding landscape.
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Emphasizes a minimalist aesthetic to foster a calming environment.

The "Home of Connections" hospice home offers a carefully designed space aimed at improving the experience of residents facing health challenges. Located near the Laskóvölgy reservoir, the facility prioritizes comfort and healing. The design concept focuses on creating an environment that connects residents with nature and each other, fostering a calming atmosphere that supports their well-being during difficult moments.

Design Concept

The layout consists of three distinct homes, arranged in a split rectangular form that reflects the surrounding bushy landscape. This configuration allows the buildings to engage with their environment, offering views of both the water and nearby trees. Thoughtful orientation facilitates natural light to enter the interiors, creating pleasant shadows that shift throughout the day.

Interior Spaces

Inside, the hospice features minimalist designs that promote calmness. Neutral colors and practical furniture make the spaces welcoming and functional. Single rooms can be adjusted to accommodate an extra bed, allowing residents to invite companionship when needed. This flexibility addresses the emotional needs of individuals, helping them feel supported during their stay.

Pensive Spaces

Dedicated areas, known as "Pensive Spaces," are integrated into the design to encourage quiet reflection. These spaces serve as retreats for solitude and contemplation, enhancing the experience for both residents and visitors. The layout of the hospice allows for social interaction while ensuring that individuals can find their own moments of peace and contemplation.

Natural Integration

The overall design encapsulates the beauty of the surrounding landscape, inviting interaction with nature. Residents are able to witness seasonal changes, enriching their daily experience. Views of the outdoors provide more than just a pleasant sight; they contribute to a sense of calm and well-being. The architecture connects residents to the natural world, making nature an important aspect of their healing journey.

Large windows frame the picturesque scenery outside, bringing the landscape inside and allowing the environment to be a constant source of comfort.

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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.

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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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