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Playful Asymmetrical Facade Featuring Colorful Glass and Flexible Workspace Integration

Author:
Yang Tian
Playful Asymmetrical Facade Featuring Colorful Glass and Flexible Workspace Integration

Project in-detail

Colorful glass elements alongside an asymmetrical facade create a playful yet functional environment for flexible workspaces within an urban residential setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Colorful glass windows create dynamic light patterns within the workspace.
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The asymmetrical facade challenges traditional architectural symmetry.
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Flexible workspace zones accommodate a variety of working styles.
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Natural ventilation strategies enhance the living environment.
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Integrated community interactions encourage engagement with the street.

**Overview: Context and Intent**
The "Mischievous Facade" is situated within urban residential neighborhoods characterized by compact living spaces often repurposed for work. This project emerges from a growing need to adapt existing buildings in response to the shifts in workplace dynamics precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The design intent is to transform conventional apartments into multifunctional environments that cater to both residential and professional needs.

**Spatial Strategy and User Experience**
The facade employs a distinctive arrangement of square windows that create both functional workspaces and a playful visual composition. By deviating from standard symmetry, the design introduces a structure that fosters adaptability. Spaces within the building are delineated yet flexible, allowing residents to configure their work environments according to personal requirements. This innovation is intended to blur the lines between home and workplace while enhancing community interaction through visual connection to the urban context.

**Materiality and Functional Outcomes**
The selection of materials emphasizes both aesthetic appeal and practicality. Glass is prominently used for the windows, optimizing natural light and enhancing the work environment, while metal frames provide structural support. The incorporation of vibrant colors contributes to a lively atmosphere that encourages engagement. Each workspace is designed to support multifunctionality, equipping residents with adaptable furniture solutions such as multi-use desks, aligning with the modern preference for flexible living and working arrangements. The design acknowledges the necessity for personalization within shared urban landscapes, creating spaces that reflect individual lifestyles and foster a sense of community.

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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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