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Perforated Textiles and Transparent Facades in a Community-Focused Fashion Hub

Authors:
Camilo Sanín Gallego, Santiago Vásquez Carvajal, Benjamín Villa Wiesner, Pablo Zarama Salazar
Perforated Textiles and Transparent Facades in a Community-Focused Fashion Hub

Project in-detail

Utilizing perforated textiles and a transparent façade, the design cultivates an engaging public space for the local fashion community to collaborate, learn, and showcase creativity.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes perforated textiles for both structural and aesthetic purposes.
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Incorporates a public plaza that doubles as an outdoor runway for fashion events.
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Features transparent façades to enhance visibility and interaction with the community.
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Integrates multifunctional spaces designed for workshops and exhibitions.
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Located adjacent to a major metro station to facilitate public access.

### Project Overview

The proposed Fashion Hub in Bangkok is designed to serve as a multifaceted environment that promotes collaboration within the local fashion community while engaging with global trends. This initiative envisions a dynamic platform that not only facilitates interaction among designers but also fosters creativity and community involvement. The architecture emphasizes inclusivity, addressing the dichotomy between exclusivity and accessibility in the fashion industry.

### Spatial Integration and Public Interaction

The architectural layout features a series of interconnected volumes and public areas that enhance the collective experience of fashion and culture. Key components include exhibition spaces, classrooms, and an interactive forum, all designed to facilitate movement and engagement. The central Textile Plaza extends the ground level into an outdoor public space, reflecting the project's democratic philosophy. With its continuous surface resembling textile patterns, the plaza serves as a flexible venue for fashion presentations and community activities.

### Materiality and Transparency

Material choices play a significant role in the project, emphasizing transparency and fluidity. Glass is employed extensively to allow natural light to illuminate various spaces while creating visual connections. Steel provides essential structural support, contributing to a lightweight aesthetic, while perforated textiles are used creatively throughout the design to enhance spatial versatility. The interplay of these materials fosters an environment that encourages spontaneous interactions, aligning with the project's intent to break down barriers between the fashion community and the public.

The strategic incorporation of a tower improves access to the nearby metro station, promoting connectivity and foot traffic. By integrating cultural references and interactive spaces, the Fashion Hub aspires to be a cultural focal point, facilitating workshops and exhibitions that nurture both social engagement and economic development in Bangkok's fashion landscape.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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.

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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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