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Natural Wood and Brick Walkway Connecting Cultural Exchange Spaces

Authors:
Xiaojun Wang, Haoyue Chen, Siying Li
Natural Wood and Brick Walkway Connecting Cultural Exchange Spaces

Project in-detail

A roof-covered walkway links various cultural exchange spaces made from natural wood and brick, fostering community interaction within an eco-focused arts village.
5 key facts about this project
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Roof-covered walkway links multiple buildings, promoting connectivity.
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Public spaces designed to encourage interaction among artists, students, and locals.
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Open movie space repurposes an old building to serve contemporary needs.
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Materials such as wood and brick reflect local construction traditions.
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Courtyard area fosters social gatherings and cultural exchange.

The design proposes the establishment of an eco-focused arts village, situated to utilize the surrounding natural environment while encouraging creativity and community. The concept centers around the idea of "in between," highlighting the connections among various buildings and the adjacent village. Accommodating artists, students, tourists, and locals, the plan aims to foster a vibrant artistic community through thoughtfully organized shared spaces.

Functional Areas
The layout incorporates a range of dedicated facilities. These include an open movie space, workshop, gallery, artist studio, restaurant, reception, hostel, and parking area. Each space addresses specific needs, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the arts village. This arrangement promotes movement and encourages interaction, offering users opportunities to experience and engage with the site.

Connectivity
A key feature of the design is the roof-covered walkway that connects the different buildings. This pathway creates a continuous flow across the site. The walkway improves accessibility and adds to the visual unity of the project. When viewed from above, it presents a clear route that encourages exploration and interactions among users, aligning with the aim of building a strong sense of community.

Material Selection
In keeping with an ecological approach, the project includes materials such as wood, brick, and tiles. These choices are rooted in traditional building methods in the area, ensuring that new additions relate well to the existing environment. The selected materials enhance sustainability and strengthen ties to the local culture.

Public spaces are an important part of the design, providing areas for artistic activities and collaboration. Open spaces like the courtyard between the restaurant and reception serve as gathering points for social interaction and cultural exchange. This focus on details creates an inviting atmosphere filled with creative potential.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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