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Public Interaction Spaces Shaping Community Connections in Modular Living

Author:
Hooman Talebi
Public Interaction Spaces Shaping Community Connections in Modular Living

Project in-detail

A modular living environment with strategically designed public interaction spaces creates an opportunity for community engagement and social connection to combat urban loneliness.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular layout designed to enhance community interaction.
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Central public areas foster social connection among residents.
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Crafted with sustainable cross-laminated timber panels.
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Charred wooden shingles provide durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Adaptable framework suitable for various urban environments.

The design addresses the important social issue of loneliness in urban settings, particularly in Great Britain. The aim is to create a living environment that encourages community connections while respecting personal privacy. By combining private and shared spaces, the design promotes interactions among residents and fosters a sense of belonging.

Community-Centric Design

The core idea focuses on modular living. The layout positions private units around a central public area, allowing for both social gatherings and individual solitude. This arrangement takes into account contemporary life's challenges and responds to the necessity of spaces that encourage real-life connections among people.

Public Interaction Spaces

An important aspect of the design is the emphasis on public interaction areas. These spaces serve as venues for conversation and social activities, which helps reduce feelings of isolation that can arise in city life. With well-planned and inviting areas for interaction, the design aims to build a welcoming community environment.

Spatial Quality and Emotional Impact

Good design is about more than just utility; it impacts social well-being. By prioritizing well-designed communal spaces, the project nurtures an inviting environment that encourages participation. This aspect is crucial for helping create supportive social settings, especially in urban areas where people often feel alone.

Adaptability for Urban Settings

The flexible framework of the design makes it suitable for various urban locations. It can be adapted to meet the specific needs of different communities while maintaining its focus on enhancing social well-being. The layout and focus on shared amenities provide a clear route to improve interactions among residents.

Central public spaces encourage engagement, featuring greenery and seating arrangements that invite residents to connect with one another. These elements create a lively atmosphere for conversation and community gathering.

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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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