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Orchid-Inspired Digital Home Promoting Social Interaction and Customization

Author:
Markéta Gebrian
Orchid-Inspired Digital Home Promoting Social Interaction and Customization

Project in-detail

With an immersive design inspired by orchid flowers, the virtual home offers flexible living spaces that encourage social interaction and personalization within a dynamic digital environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Inspired by the intricate forms of orchid flowers.
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Encourages personal customization of space through user-generated 3D models.
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Offers open circulation that allows avatars to navigate without obstacles.
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Focuses on community engagement and social interaction among users.
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Integrates indoor and outdoor living in a digital environment.

The Virtual Orchid Home is situated in the Neos VR metaverse and aims to create an engaging living environment based on the beauty of orchid flowers. With a focus on blending traditional living areas into a more fluid digital design, this home allows for a unique level of user interaction and personalization. The design reflects a shift away from fixed spatial boundaries towards a more adaptable approach that resonates with the possibilities of a virtual world.

Design Concept
The design emphasizes an open layout that integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. This allows users to move freely throughout the environment without the constraints of conventional walls and rooms. The absence of rigid separation invites exploration and interaction in a way that traditional architecture does not. Each user can navigate the space according to their own preferences, enhancing the experience of living in a digital home.

Aesthetic Inspiration
Drawing inspiration from the delicate forms and colors of orchids, the design is characterized by organic shapes and vibrant visuals. While no specific physical materials are utilized, the virtual environment allows for creative expression through various visual elements. This design choice fosters an adaptable aesthetic, where color and form can change based on user input or seasonal themes, making the home visually dynamic.

Customization and Adaptability
The Virtual Orchid Home is built to accommodate change. Users have the ability to modify their space regularly, reflecting their personal tastes and preferences. This feature highlights the flexibility inherent in digital architecture, allowing each occupant to create a unique environment that feels personal and relevant. By using user-generated 3D models, the home can evolve continuously, adapting to the occupant's needs and creative ideas.

Social Interaction
A significant aspect of the design is its focus on social engagement among users. The space can accommodate multiple avatars, encouraging connections and shared experiences. This feature enhances the sense of community within the virtual world. It underscores the importance of interaction in architecture, illustrating how living spaces can serve as platforms for collaboration and socialization.

The Virtual Orchid Home encourages exploration and expression, where the natural beauty of orchids informs a design that prioritizes user experience and community interaction within the digital landscape.

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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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