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Pre-Cast Concrete Modules and Steel Frames Enhancing Urban Community Spaces

Pre-Cast Concrete Modules and Steel Frames Enhancing Urban Community Spaces

Project in-detail

Utilizing pre-cast concrete modules and steel frames, the design fosters a flexible urban environment while integrating community-focused spaces for residential and social interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a modular system for easy reconfiguration of living spaces.
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Incorporates extensive use of pre-cast concrete for rapid assembly.
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Features a steel frame that enhances structural flexibility.
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Integrates public spaces, promoting community engagement within the design.
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Employs environmentally conscious practices in material selection and assembly.

### Overview

The Concrete Renewal Blocks project is situated at Block 86 UZHVII NATALII ST, focusing on urban reconstruction in areas affected by significant building damage, such as from armed conflicts or natural disasters. The initiative employs modular design principles, prioritizing flexibility and sustainability in reconstruction efforts. This site serves as both a case study and prototype for potential developments in the adjacent community.

### Modular Framework and User Experience

The design centers on a modular system composed of three distinct components: load-bearing Cluster Core Parts, aesthetically and functionally enhancing Extension Shell Parts, and versatile Complementary Parts for internal divisions. This configuration allows for various residential and community functions, enhancing user experience through adaptable spaces. The integration of concrete modules with steel frameworks not only ensures structural integrity but also accommodates dynamic living arrangements.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations

Concrete, steel, and glass constitute the primary materials used in this project. Pre-cast concrete provides durability, while steel frames offer flexibility, allowing for reconfigurable modular components. Glass elements enhance transparency, promoting openness in public areas. The selection of these materials emphasizes ecological compatibility and efficiency in on-site assembly, supporting both aesthetic appeal and functional longevity. Environmental strategies are also incorporated, with provisions for integrating green spaces that contribute positively to urban living conditions.

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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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