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Panoramic Views Framed by Transparent Glass and Metallic Profiles in a Community Space

Authors:
Bianca Ungureanu, Florin Chelariu, Madalina Nica, Loredana Florescu
Panoramic Views Framed by Transparent Glass and Metallic Profiles in a Community Space

Project in-detail

A series of reflective surfaces and expansive glass panels create a dialogue between interior spaces and panoramic views, facilitating a contemplative community hub designed for engagement with the surrounding landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Reflective surfaces enhance the building's integration with its natural setting.
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Panoramic views are prioritized through strategic placement of openings.
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The layout encourages a shift from participant to observer experiences.
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Centralized circulation allows for open social interactions in peripheral areas.
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Transparent glass complements metallic profiles for a unique aesthetic.

The design blends dynamic spaces with a focus on contemplation, set against a captivating natural landscape. Functionally, it serves as a place for reflection, allowing users to engage with their environment while experiencing varied spatial conditions. The project introduces a concept where harmony exists amid movement, inviting visitors to connect with nature in meaningful ways.

Conceptual Framework

The project encourages reflection through both physical and emotional lenses. Central to its design is a series of rhythmic sequences that shape the user experience. As people move through the space, they shift from being actively involved to observing their surroundings. This change is supported by openings that frame views of the landscape, enhancing the overall interaction with the natural world.

Spatial Organization

Access to the building is provided through a southern entrance, which connects easily to the adjacent farmland. The design includes a combination of stairs and an elevator for vertical circulation, promoting efficient movement throughout the space. The third floor plays a key role in linking two different planimetric configurations. While the lower levels are more dynamic, the upper floors concentrate movement around a central area, allowing for more open social spaces along the edges.

Materiality and Aesthetic

A notable feature of the structure is the contrast between the fourth and fifth levels. The lower sections use reflective surfaces that blend into the surroundings, while the upper portions feature transparent glass and horizontal metallic profiles. This combination creates a unique appearance; the upper level appears solid when viewed from below, adding depth to the architectural experience and enhancing visual engagement.

Functional Zones

The fourth floor is divided into several functional areas, including a minimal preparation space and bar, a dining zone, and a lounge area. Each of these spaces offers distinct experiences while maintaining a cohesive layout. The fifth level stands out as completely open, allowing for expansive views that connect users to the surrounding landscape. This final area reinforces the relationship between the structure and its environment, highlighting the project's intention to foster a deep connection with nature.

At the highest point, the fifth level reveals sweeping panoramas of the landscape, offering a serene culminating experience that ties together the entire design narrative.

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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.

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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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