Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Plaster Facade and Ceramic Floors Within a Spiraling Community Hub

Authors:
Caio césar Nascimento costa, Júlia luciano Da costa
Plaster Facade and Ceramic Floors Within a Spiraling Community Hub

Project in-detail

With a spiraling form inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, the building integrates a stone foundation and white plastered walls with ceramic flooring, creating a multifunctional community space that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor environments.
5 key facts about this project
01
Inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, the building features a distinct spiraling shape.
02
The design incorporates a stone foundation to enhance structural integrity and durability.
03
Ceramic flooring is used throughout, providing a regional touch and practicality.
04
Large clear spans allow for flexible use of space, accommodating various community activities.
05
Rainwater collection systems are integrated to promote sustainable resource management.

The design draws inspiration from the Fibonacci sequence, which is known for its spiral shape that represents growth and connection. Situated in the Spirala community, the building aims to harmonize with the surrounding landscape while promoting community interaction. The main goal is to create spaces that invite people in, blending the indoors with the outdoors and echoing local history within a contemporary framework.

Design Concept

The approach focuses on connecting architecture to nature. The design ensures that the building complements its setting without overwhelming it. The layout encourages movement between various areas, fostering a sense of community and social interaction. Open spaces are created for gatherings and activities, enhancing the communal atmosphere.

Materiality

Materials play a key role in the overall design. A stone foundation supports the structure, while white plastered walls give it a clean appearance. Ceramic tiles are used for flooring and roofing, paired with iron and wood frames. These choices reflect local construction traditions and allow the building to relate to its environment effectively.

Spatial Configuration

The building's layout includes large, open spaces that can serve different purposes, whether used separately or together. External areas connect to the landscape, allowing for smooth interaction between indoor and outdoor settings. This design invites people to engage with both the building and nature, promoting an inclusive environment.

Sustainability Features

Sustainability is a priority throughout the project. Natural light and air are maximized through skylights and well-placed openings, which reduce the need for artificial lighting. Solar panels provide energy, and the design includes a rainwater collection system, utilizing water from a green roof for maintenance.

Furniture is designed to be flexible and easy to move, allowing the spaces to adapt to various activities. Transparency in design encourages a connection to the landscape outside, reinforcing the themes of growth and community that underpin the project.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

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

`
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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy