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Organic Shapes and Local Materials Shaping Community Spaces in Natural Settings

Author:
Patrycja Lis
Organic Shapes and Local Materials Shaping Community Spaces in Natural Settings

Project in-detail

Playful structures resembling natural forms and integrated water features create a community-focused environment that promotes well-being and interaction among residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Playground structures mimic natural forms, enhancing educational play experiences.
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Water features connect meditation and yoga spaces, promoting tranquility.
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Local materials reduce environmental impact and reinforce cultural context.
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Green roofs contribute to biodiversity and urban cooling.
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The design focuses on fluid shapes that integrate seamlessly with the landscape.

The project features a design that emphasizes ecological thinking and sustainability, drawing inspiration from the works of Antoni Gaudí. Located in La Puebla de Fantoval, the design highlights organic shapes and looks to create a clear connection with the natural environment. It includes a variety of communal and individual spaces, such as a playground, community garden, workshops, and living areas for artists. These elements are intended to promote interaction, creativity, and a sense of well-being among users.

Playground Features
The playground consists of distinct elements that aim to enhance play while offering educational experiences. It showcases structures resembling organs and bones, with a slide shaped like a spine and climbing frames that mimic ribs. This playful design encourages children to engage with their surroundings and sparks their imagination, making play both fun and instructive.

Community Spaces
The community garden, workshop, and co-working spaces are designed to encourage collaboration and strengthen community bonds. These areas are adaptable, allowing for a variety of activities, from artistic pursuits to social gatherings. The arrangement fosters a lively atmosphere, promoting interaction among residents and supporting a vibrant community life.

Meditation and Yoga Space
A meditation and yoga area serves as a place for relaxation and mindfulness. This space features water elements, including two reservoirs connected by a stream flowing underneath. The addition of water not only improves the visual quality of the surroundings but also deepens the connection to nature, creating a soothing environment for contemplation.

Material Selection
Local materials are carefully chosen to meet sustainability goals and to reduce transportation impact. This consideration helps to reinforce the cultural context of the area. The materials used contribute to the overall aesthetic, allowing the buildings to seem as though they belong to the landscape, appearing as though they have naturally emerged from the environment.

The design is marked by its flowing forms and thoughtful arrangements of private and communal spaces, all grounded in a careful relationship with nature. Each element works together to create a cohesive environment that encourages both individual reflection and communal interaction.

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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