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Natural Stone Surfaces and Decorative Screens Create a Harmonious Residential Retreat

Natural Stone Surfaces and Decorative Screens Create a Harmonious Residential Retreat
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Utilizing natural stone surfaces and ornamental screens, the residence achieves a cohesive blend of cultural heritage and modern living, resulting in a space that prioritizes sustainability and communal engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes decorative screens for privacy while allowing natural airflow.
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Incorporates an internal garden that enhances biodiversity and cooling.
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Features reinforced concrete for structural stability, paired with exposed finishes.
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Emphasizes cultural motifs through geometric patterns in design elements.
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Designed for flexible living spaces that adapt to various family needs.

### Overview

Located in a context that blends cultural heritage with modern living, "Domus" reflects a contemporary interpretation of traditional Arabic residential design. The intention behind this project is to create a harmonious living environment that champions both sustainability and adaptability. Central to this design is a sacred atrium, which serves as a focal point, facilitating interaction among various spaces while promoting natural ventilation.

### Spatial Organization and User Experience

The design features an innovative spatial configuration that balances communal living with personal privacy. The ground floor layout includes the sacred atrium, which connects diverse areas such as the kitchen, dining, and leisure spaces, optimizing movement throughout the home. The arrangement places private areas, including bedrooms, strategically around the atrium to ensure a peaceful atmosphere. The upper floor accommodates additional bedrooms and private quarters, oriented towards internal gardens or the atrium, further enhancing the sense of tranquility.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

A careful selection of materials underscores the project's commitment to sustainability while responding to its cultural context. Reinforced concrete serves as the primary structural material, providing durability, while exposed concrete elements contribute an industrial aesthetic that contrasts with the organic forms of the architecture. Glass is utilized extensively in windows and doors to facilitate natural light and create a visual connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Decorative screens along the atrium enhance airflow and privacy, and natural stone flooring offers a tactile contrast to the sleek surfaces. The material choices collectively support energy efficiency and the overarching design philosophy of adaptable living.

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The Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 competition invites architects and designers worldwide to rethink small-scale living by creating an off-grid, modular micro dwelling under 25 m². Now in its 11th edition, the contest emphasizes sustainable, innovative, and human-centered design that demonstrates how compact living can have a big impact.

With a €100,000 prize fund, entries will be evaluated for originality, efficiency, and their response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. The competition is open to everyone, with submissions allowed individually or in teams of up to four. Registration closes on 30 September 2026, and winners will be announced on 15 December 2026.

By celebrating creativity within strict limits, MICROHOME 2026 continues to push the boundaries of compact architecture and sustainable living.

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