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Perforated Facade and Modular Units Utilizing Reinforced Concrete for Flexible Urban Living

Authors:
Berkant Temiz, Suat Akyel
Perforated Facade and Modular Units Utilizing Reinforced Concrete for Flexible Urban Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing perforated panels and modular units composed of reinforced concrete, this urban residential design offers adaptable living spaces tailored to diverse community needs.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a modular grid system for easy reconfiguration of living units.
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Incorporates a perforated facade that enhances natural light while providing privacy.
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Features reinforced concrete pilasters that minimize site impact and maximize adaptability.
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Integrates native landscaping to promote biodiversity and sustainability.
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Employs advanced insulation techniques for improved energy efficiency.

### Overview

The Pixel project represents a contemporary architectural solution aimed at integrating flexible living spaces into urban settings, responding to challenges posed by population growth and urban migration. The design emphasizes modularity, accessibility, and sustainability, with a focus on creating adaptable environments that accommodate diverse lifestyles and promote community interaction.

### Structural Strategy and Material Use

The project employs a structural framework of reinforced concrete pilasters, minimizing site disruption while providing a sustainable foundation. Above this, modular platforms constructed from steel columns allow for customization to meet varying loading requirements. The living units follow a grid layout based on 5m x 5m dimensions, facilitating easy reconfiguration to balance communal areas with individual privacy.

The facade features perforated panels made of steel and aluminum, designed to enhance both visual appeal and environmental functionality by optimizing natural light and airflow. Additionally, the Kingspan Dr-Design Cassette System contributes to the building's insulation and thermal performance, essential for adapting to diverse climatic conditions.

### Community-Centric Features

A distinctive aspect of the Pixel design is its emphasis on urban resilience through adaptive sustainability. The incorporation of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, alongside innovative water and waste management systems, underscores a commitment to minimizing environmental impact. Furthermore, the layout prioritizes communal spaces, including designated areas for social gatherings and community agriculture, fostering connectivity among residents.

The modular design allows for units to be rearranged, repurposed, or expanded as community needs evolve, thereby enhancing the project's longevity. This flexibility, combined with an emphasis on sustainability and community interaction, addresses the multifaceted demands of modern urban living.

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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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