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Perforated Metal Facades and Native Flora Create Dynamic Community Spaces

Authors:
Krich Lekkla, Sarunporn Sriareporn, Natthaphan Sukonthaphan
Perforated Metal Facades and Native Flora Create Dynamic Community Spaces

Project in-detail

Punctuated by perforated metal facades and integrated with native flora, the design creates vibrant community spaces that promote social interaction and artistic expression.
5 key facts about this project
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Perforated metal facades enhance airflow while providing artistic visual dynamics.
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Native plant integration promotes local biodiversity and ecological sustainability.
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Flexible space configurations accommodate various community activities and events.
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Rooftop gardens contribute to thermal insulation and stormwater management.
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Natural light is maximized through strategically positioned tempered laminated glass.

### Garden Lounge Project Overview

Located in Adelaide, Australia, the Garden Lounge serves as a community hub that centers around the concept of integrating nature within the urban landscape. The design focuses on creating public spaces that promote artistic expression and foster community interaction. By harmonizing with the surrounding urban fabric, the project emphasizes the significance of accessible gathering areas.

### Flexible Spatial Configuration

The architectural layout features a multi-level design that balances public and private zones. Central to this configuration are the Garden Lounge areas, which provide flexible spaces for relaxation and social engagement. Additionally, the design includes various art spaces, such as exhibition halls and studios, that accommodate workshops and events. Interspersed outdoor facilities, including courtyards and gardens with seating, contribute to a vibrant social atmosphere while enhancing connectivity between different zones through clearly defined circulation paths.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations

Material choices are integral to the project's functionality and aesthetic appeal. Extensive use of tempered laminated glass in facades enhances natural light while ensuring safety and durability. Perforated metal sheets allow for ventilation and creativity, adding texture to the structure. The landscaping incorporates native Adelaide flora, which promotes biodiversity and environmental sustainability through features like green walls and rooftop gardens. Structural elements, comprising concrete and steel, offer robustness and flexibility, enabling open spaces without sacrificing integrity. The overall design approach prioritizes sustainable practices and invites community engagement through versatile space usage.

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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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