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Perforated Facade and Triangular Columns Enhance Community Engagement in Bangkok Fashion Center

Author:
Hyung Seok Yoon
Perforated Facade and Triangular Columns Enhance Community Engagement in Bangkok Fashion Center

Project in-detail

A perforated facade and triangular column structure redefine spatial dynamics while facilitating community interaction in a multifunctional hub for the fashion industry in Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
01
A perforated screen facade enhances natural light and community visibility.
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Triangular column supports promote a unique spatial organization throughout the hub.
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Central ramp facilitates non-linear movement, encouraging exploration within the space.
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Landscaped areas incorporate art installations, fostering creativity and leisure.
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Dedicated exhibition spaces allow emerging designers to showcase their work directly to the public.

### Overview

Located in Bangkok, the Fashion Hub is designed to function as a multifaceted center for fashion and culture, strategically positioned between commercial and residential areas to foster community interaction. This initiative aims to integrate the vibrancy of the city with a distinctive architectural language while promoting accessibility and inclusivity for a diverse demographic.

### Spatial Dynamics

The interior of the Fashion Hub is organized into distinct zones tailored to specific functions, which include educational facilities, exhibition areas, and retail spaces. Open studios and classrooms provide aspiring designers with collaborative environments for hands-on learning, while dedicated exhibition spaces present opportunities for young creatives to showcase their work. The design also features outdoor boutiques, enabling direct sales opportunities for emerging designers. A prominent central ramp encourages fluid circulation between floors, enhancing visitor engagement throughout the building.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations

The project's material palette emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and functional performance. Extensive use of concrete establishes a durable base with an industrial character, while wooden elements in the interior deliver warmth and tactile contrast. Large glass panels enhance transparency, allowing natural light to permeate the spaces and inviting visual connections with the surrounding urban environment.

In terms of sustainability, the design incorporates landscaped areas that include art installations and a system of ramps to facilitate accessibility, promoting outdoor activities and fostering community interaction. The innovative use of triangular columns not only supports the structural integrity of the building but also enriches spatial experiences by guiding movement through the varied interior landscapes.

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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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