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Perforated Metal Facade and Integrated Greenery Define a Contemporary Urban Hub

Authors:
claudia muto, matthieu narducci
Perforated Metal Facade and Integrated Greenery Define a Contemporary Urban Hub

Project in-detail

The combination of a perforated metal facade and integrated greenery creates a distinctive urban presence that fosters community interaction while accommodating a diverse range of commercial uses.
5 key facts about this project
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Perforated metal panels allow for natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy.
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A tiered structure enhances spatial dynamics and encourages community interaction.
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Integrated greenery helps create a micro-ecosystem within the urban environment.
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Open-plan interiors provide flexible layouts for diverse functional uses.
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Sustainable design elements contribute to environmental sensitivity and urban vitality.

### Overview
The Mall is situated in a historically significant area, aimed at addressing modern urban needs through a multifunctional design. It combines commercial, recreational, and community spaces to foster local engagement and stimulate economic revitalization. The development aspires to create a lively urban hub that functions as both a marketplace and a venue for cultural activities, promoting connectivity among residents and visitors.

### Spatial Configuration
The building features a multi-level arrangement, each designated for specific functions. The ground floor serves as an open public space for retail and social interaction, while the upper levels are allocated for offices and co-working areas, integrating zones for leisure pursuits. This vertical design encourages efficient movement throughout the space, with centrally located stairs facilitating easy access between floors. The flexible interior layout, including areas designed for both collaboration and privacy, supports diverse user needs, enhancing overall usability.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Distinct materials have been carefully selected to balance aesthetic appeal and environmental responsibility. The white facade incorporates perforated metal mesh, allowing light permeation and promoting ventilation, while the contrasting black facade utilizes terracotta-like paneling that invites greenery and biodiversity. The extensive use of glass ensures transparency and visual connectivity between indoor and outdoor environments. Additionally, green elements integrated into the architectural design contribute to passive cooling and provide habitat opportunities for local wildlife, underscoring a commitment to sustainability within an urban context.

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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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