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Pale Wood Pavilion With Integrated Landscape Views

Author:
Dmitry Ovcharov
Pale Wood Pavilion With Integrated Landscape Views

Project in-detail

A pavilion constructed with pale wood integrates fluidly into the landscape, providing dynamic views and flexible spaces dedicated to wine tastings and gatherings.
5 key facts about this project
01
Pale wood construction enhances natural light exposure.
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Free-standing shelving systems double as walls and storage.
03
Open terrace promotes indoor-outdoor flow.
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Circular storage arrangement maximizes visual engagement.
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Strategic placement offers views of surrounding vineyards.

The architectural design features a unique concept built around free-standing shelf systems that serve as both walls and storage. Located close to a winery, the pavilion makes the most of its picturesque setting, providing visitors with views of the surrounding vineyards. The design focuses on its function, creating a space specifically for wine tastings, staff activities, and visitor interactions.

Spatial Arrangement

The design incorporates wide shelves to allow natural light to enter while providing views of the landscape from inside. This arrangement helps create a strong connection between the interior areas and the outdoors, enhancing the overall experience for visitors. An open terrace below the roof further strengthens this bond, inviting the natural surroundings into the space.

Structural Adaptability

The roofing structure is free-standing, which allows for changes in the internal layout. This flexibility supports a variety of functional spaces, such as tasting rooms, restrooms, and staff areas. The design approach ensures that the pavilion can be adapted to meet specific needs while maintaining a cohesive flow throughout the building.

Material Choice

Pale wood is the primary material used in the project, helping to establish a light and open atmosphere. This material choice contrasts with the heavier components often found in the nearby industrial buildings, reinforcing a sense of delicateness. The use of wood aligns with the intention of creating a structure that feels light and responsive to its environment.

Visitor Experience

The circular arrangement of storage units enhances the visibility and flow within the pavilion, encouraging exploration. As visitors move through the space, they encounter different perspectives of the landscape, which reveal themselves gradually. This thoughtful design detail supports engagement with both the architecture and the surrounding nature, maximizing the enjoyment of the pavilion's unique location.

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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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