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Natural Transparency and Flexible Spaces Created with Concrete and Glass Panels

Authors:
Bojan Stojkovic, Miljana Zekovic, Visnja Zugic, Slobodan Jovic
Natural Transparency and Flexible Spaces Created with Concrete and Glass Panels

Project in-detail

Crafted with concrete and expansive glass, the design utilizes flexible spaces to foster collaboration and creativity within the community hub.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with a focus on natural transparency through expansive glass facades that connect interior and exterior spaces.
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Flexible floor plans accommodate various community activities and promote unstructured interactions among users.
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The structure integrates sustainable materials, emphasizing durability with a combination of concrete, glass, and timber.
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A rooftop garden provides an outdoor space for gatherings, enhancing community engagement and interaction.
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Design includes varying ceiling heights to create visual interest and prevent monotony within the hub's interior.

**Project Overview**
The Adelaide Creative Community Hub, known as CC – A Creative Condenser, is situated in the center of Adelaide and is designed to enhance community interaction and creativity in an urban setting. The intent of the hub is to provide a flexible space that addresses contemporary societal challenges while serving as a focal point for diverse artistic practices. Through its architectural framework, the project aims to encourage spontaneous engagement among users, fostering an ecosystem where creativity can flourish.

**Materiality and Spatial Composition**
The design prominently features concrete, glass, and steel—materials selected for their structural and aesthetic qualities. Concrete offers durability and rawness; glass enhances transparency and light, encouraging a visual connection between indoor activities and the surrounding environment; and steel provides necessary flexibility and strength.

Spatially, the hub comprises elevated volumes and open areas with varying ceiling heights that accommodate a range of functions. The ground floor serves as an adaptable public space, ideal for performances and gatherings, while mezzanine levels are designated for quieter activities, workshops, and studios that facilitate interaction. The rooftop area enhances community connectivity by offering a gathering space for outdoor events amid views of the city.

**Functional Program and Urban Integration**
The hub includes numerous facilities tailored to meet diverse public needs. Creative workspaces are provided for collaborative projects, while dedicated event spaces allow for exhibitions and performances. Common areas are designed to encourage informal social interactions, strengthening community ties.

Strategically located within Adelaide, the hub enhances local connectivity and integrates seamlessly with the urban fabric. Its design incorporates large windows to maximize natural light and ventilation, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness. The overall architecture not only serves functional needs but also aims to position the hub as a center for cultural exchange and creativity in the community.

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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.

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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