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Perforated Facade and Angular Openings Define a Versatile Community Auditorium

Authors:
Fabrizio Capolei, Pierfrancesco Capolei, Florindo Ricciuti, Benedetta Gaiani
Perforated Facade and Angular Openings Define a Versatile Community Auditorium

Project in-detail

A perforated metal facade with angular cutouts enhances natural light and visibility, creating a flexible auditorium that fosters community engagement while seamlessly integrating into the urban landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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A perforated metal skin offers dynamic shading and visual texture while promoting energy efficiency.
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The auditorium's layout can be easily reconfigured to accommodate various event types and audience sizes.
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Large angular cutouts in the façade enhance natural lighting and create visual connections to the surrounding landscape.
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Utilization of locally sourced materials contributes to both sustainability and a sense of place within the community.
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The central plaza serves as a multifunctional space, encouraging informal gatherings and enhancing community interaction.

### Kip Island Auditorium Project Overview

The Kip Island Auditorium is situated on Kip Island, designed to enhance cultural and artistic engagement within the urban waterfront context. The intention behind this project is to create a dual-purpose space that serves as both an auditorium and a public venue, thereby fostering community interaction and addressing the area’s geographical and environmental characteristics.

### Spatial Configuration and Interaction

The design employs a distinctive geometric framework, resulting in varied volumetric expressions that facilitate both public and private experiences. Central to the architectural strategy is the concept of a "black box," providing versatile spaces adaptable for a range of activities. The auditorium layout prioritizes flexibility, allowing for configurations that support events from lectures to performances, while the inclusion of a public plaza encourages communal engagement at the entrance. Additionally, the building's circulation strategy integrates open spaces and clear sightlines, enhancing navigation throughout.

### Material and Environmental Considerations

A deliberate choice of materials underscores a commitment to sustainability and modern aesthetics. Structural components primarily utilize durable concrete, while glass features prominently in the façade, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor environments. The incorporation of perforated metal panels provides shading solutions and visual complexity, contributing to the auditorium's identity. Interior wood elements foster warmth and a welcoming atmosphere in communal areas, further promoting user comfort. Energy-efficient systems, including natural ventilation and responsibly sourced materials, reflect a proactive approach to minimizing environmental impact, supporting the project's sustainability ethos.

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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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