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Prefabricated Concrete Panels Shaping Dynamic Performance Spaces in Urban Context

Authors:
Komal Nandanwar, Daniela Cantu
Prefabricated Concrete Panels Shaping Dynamic Performance Spaces in Urban Context

Project in-detail

Constructed with prefabricated concrete panels, the design integrates flexible performance spaces and an adaptable topography, creating a versatile venue for diverse artistic expressions.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes prefabricated concrete panels for efficient construction and design versatility.
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Incorporates a topographical landscape to enhance audience flow and interaction.
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Features modular performance spaces tailored for distinct artistic expressions.
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Emphasizes structural steel elements for enhanced durability and flexibility.
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Integrates large glass surfaces to promote transparency and urban connectivity.

## Overview

Located in a culturally rich urban environment, 4Fold is designed to serve as a multi-functional venue for a variety of performance arts, including poetry, music, dance, and stand-up comedy. The project emphasizes the dual role of architectural elements, functioning both as performance spaces and engaging environments for audiences. The use of prefabricated concrete panels facilitates efficient construction while accommodating flexible performance setups, reflecting the project's conceptual framework rooted in versatility and engagement.

### Performance Configuration

The design delineates distinct areas for each performance type: poetry, concert, dance, and stand-up. Each space is specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements of its respective art form, ensuring optimal conditions for both performers and spectators. The strategic layout enables simultaneous events, creating opportunities for diverse artistic expressions and enhancing the audience's experience through varied interaction points.

### Materiality and Environmental Integration

Prefabricated concrete is the primary material used, chosen for its durability, cost-effectiveness, and potential for innovative surface treatments. This choice allows for engaging textures that relate visually to the performances held within the spaces. Additional materials, such as steel for structural support and glass for transparency, promote a dialogue between interior and exterior environments.

The project also incorporates an undulating topographical design that guides movement throughout the site, while green rooftops and performance terraces contribute to the environmental interaction. Shading strategies and ventilation techniques are employed to address local climatic conditions, ensuring the comfort of users during performances. Sharp angles and fragmented forms enhance the visual dynamism of the structure, reflecting the energy of performance art and inviting exploration of the site.

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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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