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Oval Glass Facade and Sustainable Wood Elements in a Dynamic Artist Retreat

Author:
Ran Israeli
Oval Glass Facade and Sustainable Wood Elements in a Dynamic Artist Retreat

Project in-detail

Characterized by an oval glass facade that maximizes natural light and the use of sustainable timber elements, the retreat serves as a versatile hub for artists to create and collaborate in the heart of Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
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Oval glass openings enhance natural lighting and visual connectivity.
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Sustainable timber elements integrate cross-laminated panels for structural efficiency.
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A bent A-frame design optimizes spatial dynamics for artist collaboration.
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Green roofs provide ecological benefits and recreational areas for users.
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Flexible studio layouts accommodate varying artistic practices and needs.

## Project Overview
Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the Artist Retreat aims to revitalize an existing urban site by replacing an outdated structure. The design responds to the increasing need for cultural and artistic spaces within the city, with a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency. Employing innovative methodologies and materials, the project highlights the interplay between art, architecture, and urban life.

## Spatial Strategy
The spatial organization of the Artist Retreat is intentionally designed to cultivate creativity and collaboration. Public areas, situated on the ground floor, provide communal spaces for exhibitions, enhancing public engagement with the arts. Upper floors are dedicated to flexible artist units, allowing individual expression while fostering a sense of community. Shared facilities, including studios, lounges, and meeting rooms, facilitate interaction among artists and support networking opportunities.

## Materiality and Sustainability
The retreat employs a thoughtful selection of materials to balance aesthetic appeal with functionality. The building's facade utilizes extensive glass to create transparency and visual connections with the surrounding street, while concrete serves as the structural backbone, ensuring durability. Interior spaces feature warm wooden elements that contrast with the exterior materials. The design prioritizes sustainable practices through passive solar strategies, including strategically placed shading and window configurations to minimize energy consumption. Green roofs and terraces enhance biodiversity and provide recreational areas for both artists and visitors.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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