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Panoramic Views Enhanced by Larch and CLT in Community Living Spaces

Authors:
Simone Cremona, Andrea Benedetti, Benedetta Mingardi, Andrea Franceschi
Panoramic Views Enhanced by Larch and CLT in Community Living Spaces

Project in-detail

Constructed with larch and cross-laminated timber, the community living spaces provide panoramic views that enhance social interaction while accommodating diverse user needs.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed primarily with larch and cross-laminated timber.
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Features panoramic points for expansive landscape views.
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Includes a dedicated food court to enhance communal dining.
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Multi-level public spaces designed for diverse activities.
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Bicycle facilities integrated to promote sustainable transport.

The design emphasizes the integration of private and public spaces in Regensburg and Passau. It aims to promote community interactions while also offering peaceful areas for individuals. The primary concept focuses on balancing shared and personal experiences, resulting in a cohesive environment that caters to different user needs.

Spatial Organization

Distinct functional zones characterize the layout. Long private use areas offer solitude, while fast public use zones are designed for easy access. This setup allows users to move effortlessly between community and personal spaces. The open canteen and food court areas enhance social interactions, making it easy for people to gather informally or engage in community activities.

Panoramic Views

Panoramic points are purposely placed throughout the design, providing broad views of the landscape. These features deepen the connection between the building’s interior and the natural surroundings. By creating this visual link, the design enriches the experience for occupants, inviting them to appreciate their environment more fully.

Functional Amenities

Various practical amenities are thoughtfully included in the design. Restrooms and facilities for bicycle parking emphasize convenience and sustainability. These features encourage the use of eco-friendly transportation options and promote active lifestyles. The multi-level public spaces are designed to accommodate a range of activities, ensuring that many different needs are effectively met.

Material Choices

A selection of materials highlights a commitment to sustainable architecture. Larch boards and cross-laminated timber panels bring warmth and durability to the spaces. Perforated metal sheeting allows natural light to filter in while offering protection and comfort.

The design carefully incorporates outdoor elements, creating a fluid connection between inside and outside, allowing users to engage with the natural environment easily.

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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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