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Orbiting Belvedere With Panoramic Views in a Residential Community

Authors:
Dietrich Kroecker, Viktoria Esenina
Orbiting Belvedere With Panoramic Views in a Residential Community

Project in-detail

The circular belvedere offers panoramic views and enhanced connectivity while integrating residential units around a central public space to foster community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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The design includes a walking belvedere that connects individual homes while offering protective privacy.
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Panoramic viewing platforms are strategically placed within towers to enhance the residential experience.
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The layout reflects a solar system concept, promoting both community interaction and personal space.
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Public spaces are centrally located, fostering social engagement among residents.
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The integration with natural landscapes provides diverse views and experiences throughout the development.

The design project presents a thoughtful arrangement of residential and public spaces, set within a landscape that encourages interaction with the environment. The guiding concept is centered on an unlimited field of possibilities, highlighting the potential for numerous ideas to take shape. This framework allows for the effective organization of both communal and private areas in a way that fosters a sense of belonging among residents.

Central Structure

A public building serves as the main focus of the community, surrounded by residential homes that are arranged like a solar system. This layout enhances connections among residents while also providing distinct areas for privacy. By clearly defining these zones, the design balances social engagement with personal space, creating a harmonious living environment.

Walking Belvedere

The project features a walking belvedere designed in a circular form, adding a second tier to the overall layout. This elevated pathway connects the individual homes, promoting a sense of unity while ensuring that each residence maintains its own sense of security. As residents move along the belvedere, they are encouraged to engage with nature, experiencing tranquility in the process.

Landscape Integration

Incorporating landscape design throughout is a key aspect of the project. The walking belvedere connects with the natural terrain, leading to viewing platforms within the towers. These platforms offer sweeping views of the surrounding area, allowing residents to appreciate the beauty of the landscape. The thoughtful placement invites interaction with nature, enhancing the overall experience for those who live there.

Public and Private Interface

The design emphasizes the relationship between public and private areas, highlighting the importance of both solitude and community. Each home stands out on its own while contributing to the collective identity of the neighborhood. This careful arrangement of spaces encourages exploration and reflection, creating a residential environment that feels both welcoming and engaging.

An important design detail is the interplay between open spaces and structures, which invites residents to experience a variety of settings and moods in their daily lives. This thoughtful approach to architecture encourages a meaningful interaction with both the built and natural environments.

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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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