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Panoramic Glass Walls Embracing Natural Landscapes in a Community Space

Author:
Chushi Liu
Panoramic Glass Walls Embracing Natural Landscapes in a Community Space

Project in-detail

Extensive glass walls provide expansive views of the landscape, enhancing the connection between indoor spaces and the environment while serving as a community hub for interaction and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Extensive glass walls offer panoramic views while enhancing natural light.
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The design incorporates a bent A-frame structure for unique spatial dynamics.
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Open spaces facilitate flexible use and promote community interaction.
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Topographical contours shape the layout, ensuring harmony with the landscape.
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The project emphasizes sustainability through its integration with the environment.

The design integrates structure with landscape in a harmonious way. Located in a picturesque environment, the building utilizes extensive glass elements to create wide-ranging views that connect indoor spaces with the outside world. Its overall function encompasses areas for interaction and community, while emphasizing transparency and natural light to foster a welcoming atmosphere.

Design Methodology
The design method shows a careful consideration of the site’s topography, with the layout closely following the natural contours of the landscape. By doing so, the building blends more naturally with its setting. This thoughtful alignment respects the existing environment and cultivates a sense of belonging.

Spatial Layout
The interior spaces are organized with an open layout that prioritizes natural light. Glass walls are thoughtfully placed, maximizing light and enhancing connections between indoor and outdoor spaces. This arrangement allows for smooth movement within the building, promoting an intuitive flow that makes navigation straightforward and user-friendly.

Community Interaction
Community interaction is an important element of the design, with several areas dedicated to enhancing user engagement with the outdoor landscape. This focus on communal spaces encourages social connections among visitors, promoting a sense of togetherness in the environment. It aligns well with contemporary architectural practices that value shared experiences.

Natural Light and Views
The careful use of light plays a significant role in the overall experience of the building. The glass facade provides shifting views that change throughout the day, inviting occupants to observe the surrounding environment. As sunlight filters through, it transforms the character of the interior, adding depth to the user experience and enhancing the livability of the space.

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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

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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