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Private Phone Booths and User-Centric Offices in a Spacious Main Lobby

Authors:
Marlow Brown, Hsiang Chi cou, Andrew Hung-ann lin
Private Phone Booths and User-Centric Offices in a Spacious Main Lobby

Project in-detail

The integration of private phone booths within a spacious main lobby and well-proportioned offices enhances functionality and user experience in a modern workspace designed for collaboration and privacy.
5 key facts about this project
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Private phone booths enhance user privacy within the open workspace.
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The main lobby serves as a central hub for collaboration and interaction.
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Offices are designed with varying dimensions to accommodate diverse needs.
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A strong emphasis on spatial flow improves movement throughout the building.
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User-centric features cater to both collaborative and individual work styles.

The design features a carefully arranged layout that serves multiple functions within its environment. It focuses on creating an efficient workspace that supports collaboration while also addressing the need for privacy. The approach integrates communal areas with private workspaces, enabling smooth transitions between the two as occupants move through their daily tasks.

Functionality and Layout

The plan includes key areas such as a main lobby, meeting room, kitchen, phone booth, storage, and four individual offices. The main lobby, measuring 730 cm by 360 cm, serves as the focal point, allowing easy access to the surrounding spaces. The meeting room, sized at 350 cm by 280 cm, is designed for group discussions and collaborative activities, while the phone booth provides a place for private conversations.

Spatial Organization

Thoughtful spatial organization enhances the user experience throughout the workspace. Each office, ranging in dimensions from 360 cm to 400 cm, is sized to accommodate workstations and essential furniture. This attention to scale helps maintain an uncluttered atmosphere, which can boost productivity and concentration among those using the space.

User-Centric Design

The design approach emphasizes a balance between shared and private areas, reflecting a modern understanding of how workplaces function. Open and enclosed spaces work together, giving occupants the flexibility to collaborate or work alone as needed. This adaptability is important in today’s work environment, where needs can change based on tasks and personal preferences.

Innovative Details

Beyond essential areas, thoughtful design details enhance the overall functionality and appeal. The phone booth serves as a quiet spot for calls, offering a break from the more active zones like the lobby and offices. Such features illustrate the commitment to creating a work environment that meets various needs, ensuring a practical and comfortable experience for everyone involved.

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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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