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Reclaimed Plywood Structures Enhancing Community Interaction Within a Serene Forest Setting

Authors:
Long Kwan, Ryan Wai Yin Tung, Albert Ching Tao Leung, Jackie Ho Yin Cheung
Reclaimed Plywood Structures Enhancing Community Interaction Within a Serene Forest Setting

Project in-detail

Reclaimed plywood structures form an intimate courtyard that fosters community interaction, seamlessly blending food stalls and chamber music performances within a naturally serene forest environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Reclaimed plywood is the primary material, enhancing sustainability.
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The design creates an intimate central courtyard for social interaction.
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Unique geometric stall shapes encourage exploration and engagement.
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Elevations draw inspiration from musical scores, merging form with function.
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Soft ambient lighting complements the natural forest setting for performances.

The design creates an engaging space for a chamber music festival in a serene forest environment. Here, music and nature interact harmoniously, resulting in a venue that encourages participation and connection. The design reflects the intimate character of chamber music, which typically involves smaller groups of musicians. This setting allows for personal exchanges between performers and audiences, enhancing the overall festival experience.

Spatial Organization
The layout includes food stalls arranged to form a vibrant central courtyard. This configuration facilitates social interaction among visitors and echoes the collaborative essence of chamber music. The distinct geometric shapes of the stalls invite curiosity and exploration within the festival grounds. The focus on intimacy allows the courtyard to become the heart of the activities, where people can gather, eat, and enjoy performances.

Architectural Influences
Influences from traditional theater and church architecture shape the design, providing a contemporary take on historic forms. Elements like terraced seating and arched entrances connect the venue visually to the performances. This architectural language enhances the environment, supporting diverse interactions and uses, while promoting a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

Materiality
Reclaimed plywood is used as the main material, signifying a commitment to sustainability. This choice reflects a growing trend in architecture that aims to respect the environment. By selecting locally sourced materials, the design minimizes its impact on nature, blending more naturally into the forest landscape. The textures and colors of the wood complement the surroundings, enriching the sensory experience of the festival.

Design Details
The food stalls’ elevations show a mix of horizontal and vertical features, resembling elements found in musical scores. This design choice emphasizes both visual appeal and the overall experience. Soft lighting creates a warm atmosphere, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the sounds of music and the tranquil setting. The result is a space that encourages attendees to relax, engage, and enjoy the beauty of the event.

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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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