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Rain Collectors and Modular Trusses Shaping a Community Hub

Author:
Tomas Deverill
Rain Collectors and Modular Trusses Shaping a Community Hub

Project in-detail

Modular trusses and integrated rain collectors define a facility designed to foster community interaction while accommodating offices, auditoriums, and collaborative spaces.
5 key facts about this project
01
Community hub integrates four auditoriums, each seating 250.
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Modular design promotes flexible space usage for various events.
03
Rain collection systems optimize water efficiency in restrooms.
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Public circulation pathways enhance accessibility throughout the facility.
05
Strategically placed solar distribution improves energy use in common areas.

Rigas Fotošovs is an architectural design situated on an area of 42,767 square meters. The layout serves multiple functions, including offices, auditoriums, a lobby, and a café. The overall concept aims to foster community interaction and improve accessibility throughout the facility.

Design Layout

The project includes a carpark grid that accommodates 1000 vehicles, ensuring convenient access for visitors. The design uses a 5-meter modular system for organization, allowing areas within the building to be clearly designated. This systematic approach aids in directing foot traffic and supporting efficient circulation.

Community Interaction

There are strong connections between the various spaces, encouraging people to engage with one another. Four auditoriums, each with a seating capacity of 250, provide flexibility for different types of events, from lectures to performances. This versatility allows the building to adapt to the changing needs of the community it serves.

Structural Elements

The design incorporates atypical and typical trusses that support the structure and provide layout flexibility. These elements contribute to both the visual interest of the building and its functionality. They ensure that the spaces can be reconfigured as required, accommodating a range of activities over time.

Sustainability Features

Sustainability is an important consideration in this design. Rain collectors are integrated to promote efficient water use in the restroom facilities. Additionally, solar power systems are installed to maximize energy efficiency, particularly in areas frequented by the public.

The design emphasizes accessibility with well-planned circulation routes that allow people to move freely between spaces. This thoughtful arrangement creates an inviting environment while enhancing the building's practical use.

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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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