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Rammed Earth Pavilion Featuring Terracotta Tiles for Community Engagement

Authors:
Nancy Agarwal, Rishitha Jeevan Suvarna, Jamali Mohammadamin
Rammed Earth Pavilion Featuring Terracotta Tiles for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Constructed from rammed earth and enhanced with terracotta tiles, the pavilion serves as a community hub that actively involves local children in the rebuilding process, fostering engagement and education in the heart of Mosul.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with local rammed earth, enhancing sustainability.
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Engages children directly in the construction process, promoting hands-on learning.
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Features modular formworks adaptable to varying construction needs.
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Incorporates terracotta tiles that adjust for sunlight control.
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Acts as a social hub, fostering community interaction and collaboration.

The design initiative in Mosul seeks to address the pressing need for renewal in a city that has faced significant challenges. The project engages local children and community members in the reconstruction effort, focusing on education and sustainability through a participatory approach. The pavilion functions as a community hub, encouraging social interaction and fostering a sense of belonging among its users.

Design Concept
The design organizes the pavilion around a grid system of tracks, which supports modular formworks. This modularity allows for different construction elements, providing flexibility to accommodate the evolving needs of the community. The architecture emphasizes active participation, creating a space that supports learning and engagement.

Structural Elements
Rammed earth columns are used to provide structural support, positioned at four key junctions. These columns play a critical role in supporting the roof while indicating where wall construction begins. This choice of material connects the building to its surroundings and aligns with sustainable building practices that prioritize local resources.

Roof Design
A notable aspect of the pavilion is its roof, which features diamond-shaped terracotta tiles attached to steel pipes. This design allows for effective shading while also permitting adjustments to control sunlight exposure. Such features enhance comfort within the pavilion and create a pleasant atmosphere for visitors.

Educational Engagement
The pavilion employs recycled wood for its modular formworks, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. Children participating in the building process gain valuable insights into the techniques of rammed earth construction. They learn about materials and structures hands-on, enhancing their understanding of how walls are built and how different elements interact.

Through its thoughtful integration of structural features and educational elements, the pavilion not only addresses the immediate needs of the community but also prepares younger generations for future challenges. The result is a functional space that embodies resilience while supporting active participation in the rebuilding of Mosul.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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