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Nurturing Creativity Through Artist Residences and Intimate Spaces

Author:
Rosalía peiro 51138120n
Nurturing Creativity Through Artist Residences and Intimate Spaces

Project in-detail

Artist residences and thoughtfully designed hotel rooms create a nurturing atmosphere for creativity and reflection, seamlessly integrating communal and private spaces within a structured pathway system.
5 key facts about this project
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Artist residences are designed to support collaborative creative practices.
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Hotell rooms provide both comfort and functional working spaces for guests.
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Pathways connect distinct areas, encouraging exploration and interaction.
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A bent A-frame design enhances structural stability and aesthetic appeal.
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Charred wooden shingles offer durability and a unique visual texture.

Situated in a thoughtful location that promotes inspiration and creativity, the Gaudi La Coma Artists' Residences project explores the three stages of human life: childhood, youth, and adulthood. The design primarily connects these life phases through a series of pathways that invite users to engage with their surroundings and each other. This approach not only highlights the importance of social interaction but also encourages personal reflection within the built environment.

Conceptual Framework

The design is anchored in the division of life stages, with each area specifically curated to reflect the unique qualities of childhood, youth, and adulthood. Pathways effectively link these segments, creating smooth transitions between spaces that serve various functions, from community gathering to personal retreat. This layout supports a comprehensive understanding of human experiences, emphasizing the value of both social connection and individual solitude.

Programmatic Elements

The adult area includes a Reception and Restaurant, along with Workshop and Co-Working spaces, as well as a Yoga Program. These spaces are designed to support both group activities and individual pursuits, balancing communal and personal needs. Their arrangement enables users to navigate easily between different environments, fostering interactions that feel natural and unforced.

Childhood Spaces

In the childhood segment, there are Hotel Rooms and an Artists' Residence that aim to nurture young individuals and provide them with creative outlets. These spaces focus on creating comfort and intimacy, allowing children and emerging artists to explore and express themselves freely. The balance between personal and shared spaces is crucial, as it helps foster both individual growth and social engagement among young residents.

Environmental Considerations

Thoughtfully arranged workshops and reflection areas enhance the user experience by creating spaces specifically for creativity and contemplation. The design incorporates public and private areas in a way that encourages balance, ensuring that the complex functions as a versatile setting for both personal introspection and group gatherings. Each design choice reflects a commitment to showing how architecture can support life's varying stages.

While the presentation did not specify materials, the project focuses on spatial organization and form to create experiences that resonate with users. The resulting design reflects an understanding of how space influences human interactions and personal development, emphasizing the importance of adapting environments to enhance life’s journey.

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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

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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