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Perforated Panels and Sky Gardens Within an Urban Community Hub

Author:
Dyrus, wing ho Hau
Perforated Panels and Sky Gardens Within an Urban Community Hub

Project in-detail

Incorporating perforated panels and extensive sky gardens, the tower network in Kwun Tong facilitates a vibrant community hub focused on animal welfare and shared urban living.
5 key facts about this project
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Ice training area designed to promote pet fitness.
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Integrated veterinary clinic to enhance animal welfare.
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Extensive roof gardens to support urban biodiversity.
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Accessible public transport hub connecting various community areas.
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Multiple intersecting functions fostering social interaction among residents.

The tower network is located in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. It connects urban living with a focus on animal welfare. Positioned close to both industrial and recreational zones, the design prioritizes a harmonious relationship with its surroundings. The concept employs advanced computational design methods to create a shared volume that enhances interaction among various spaces, making the environment welcoming for both residents and visitors.

Spatial Organization

The building layout consists of several interconnected programs, including a café, viewing deck, hotel with a garden, grooming services, office areas, sky gardens, kennels, and a veterinary clinic. This arrangement encourages a lively exchange between different uses. Residents can enjoy a private space while also having numerous opportunities for communal engagement. The design facilitates smooth movement throughout the building, connecting individual flats and shared areas effectively.

Circulation and Accessibility

Circulation plays a vital role in the design. Key public transport connections are integrated into the structure, allowing easy access for everyone. The circulation diagram points out important areas where activities overlap, establishing the building as a central hub for living and recreation. Such a layout fosters straightforward navigation, promoting a friendly environment that invites social interaction.

Massing and Landscape Integration

The massing design features various intersecting volumes that include gardens and shared outdoor spaces. This approach responds thoughtfully to the urban density of Kwun Tong. Elements like training zones, roof terrace gardens, swimming pools, and dog pools enhance the overall sustainability of the project. The balance between built structures and natural spaces creates a pleasing integration within the existing urban landscape.

Materials and Design Details

The design incorporates specific materials that enhance the building's character. Key structural components like mullions and transoms feature prominently. The mullions have a depth of 75mm and a width of 120mm, while the transoms measure 60mm in depth and 100mm in width. Additional elements like perforated panels and planters with dimensions of 400mm depth by 300mm width add functional beauty. This attention to detail is evident in the facade, inviting engagement with the surrounding area.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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