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Privacy Walls and Digital Spaces in a Spherical Retreat

Authors:
Hanna Hajda, Urszula Sędziak
Privacy Walls and Digital Spaces in a Spherical Retreat

Project in-detail

With walls that function as firewalls and a flexible spherical layout, this design embraces privacy within an interactive space that supports diverse activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Walls serve as firewalls, enhancing digital security.
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Spherical form allows for dynamic spatial organization.
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Design supports a blend of work, leisure, and social activities.
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Navigation through spaces is facilitated by a digital interface.
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Incorporates privacy as a core element of user experience.

The Virtual House reimagines residential living through the lens of augmented reality. It introduces a spherical design that represents both flexibility and adaptability in how spaces can be organized. By prioritizing user autonomy, it creates an environment where individuals shape their experiences and engage with various activities. Reflecting modern lifestyle needs, the approach distinguishes itself from traditional residential designs.

Spatial Organization

The layout of The Virtual House departs from conventional structures by removing corridors and rigid spatial separations. Instead, the design employs a navigation system that helps users move easily throughout the space. This layout empowers individuals to decide how they want to interact with their surroundings, whether for work, leisure, or hosting gatherings. Each area serves multiple functions, promoting efficiency in day-to-day life.

Privacy and Security

With privacy being a critical concern in today's digital world, the design includes walls that act as firewalls, integrating architectural features with necessary security measures. This dual function enhances the user's protection while maintaining a sense of openness within the space. By addressing modern cybersecurity challenges, the design emphasizes the importance of safety in an evolving digital environment.

Aesthetic Considerations

The visual style draws inspiration from early digital aesthetics. This connection creates an environment that feels both familiar and modern. It is designed to encourage interaction while providing comfort and a sense of belonging. The balance between technological elements and basic human needs reflects current living experiences, making the space relatable to its users.

Functional Spaces

Different areas within The Virtual House highlight the integration of technology into everyday tasks. Designated spaces for creative workshops, cooking classes, and data archiving show how digital interactions can blend seamlessly into daily routines. Each area supports specific activities while contributing to the overall flexibility of the design, allowing users to shift between various experiences as they wish.

The design showcases a thoughtful relationship between digital and physical elements, resulting in a space where users can find refuge and adapt their virtual environments to suit their needs and preferences.

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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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