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Rammed Earth Wellness Retreat With Butterfly Roof and Local Art Integration

Authors:
Kriti Goswami, Praveen Chandran
Rammed Earth Wellness Retreat With Butterfly Roof and Local Art Integration

Project in-detail

With a butterfly roof designed for rainwater collection and walls of rammed earth that connect deeply with the local context, the space serves as a wellness retreat for yoga and meditation activities, fostering both individual and community engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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Rammed earth walls enhance thermal efficiency and connect the building with its local heritage.
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The butterfly roof design collects rainwater while accommodating solar panels.
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Courtyards and ponds create multiple transitional spaces for meditation and reflection.
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Integration of local art forms fosters community engagement within the space.
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The layout emphasizes moments of exposure and enclosure, guiding personal exploration.

The Yoga House on a Cliff is situated in a picturesque location, designed to function as a dedicated space for yoga and meditation. Its overall concept emphasizes quietness and self-reflection. The structure features a stark rectangular exterior that contrasts with a warm, inviting interior, creating a balance between the outside world and the inner experience.

Design Interaction with Nature
The yoga shala engages thoughtfully with its natural surroundings, offering a series of transitional spaces that guide users from outside to inside. Courtyards, ponds, and an underground staircase enhance the connection to nature. As light moves throughout the day, it creates varying moods inside the space, enriching the experience of practice and quiet contemplation.

Material Selection
Rammed earth forms the walls of the Yoga House, providing both strength and a sense of place. This choice connects the building to the local tradition and helps regulate temperature, making the interior comfortable year-round. The design includes a butterfly roof that captures rainwater and accommodates solar panels, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental care.

Cultural Integration
Within the structure, a café area highlights local arts and crafts, inviting community interaction. It serves as a platform for showcasing locally made items like basketry and textiles. This feature creates a sense of belonging and supports cultural heritage, allowing the architecture to become part of the community's narrative.

The Yoga House on a Cliff showcases how architecture, nature, and culture can coexist. The connection between the flowing interior spaces and the natural landscape fosters an environment suited for mindfulness and introspection, allowing users to engage deeply with both themselves and their surroundings.

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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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