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Recycled Steel and Regional Wood Create a Dynamic Fashion Hub Fusing Sustainability and Community Engagement

Authors:
CARLOS A. MEJIA S. A., ELIZABETH E. ESCARCEGA G.
Recycled Steel and Regional Wood Create a Dynamic Fashion Hub Fusing Sustainability and Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Combining recycled steel and local timber, the design establishes a modern framework that supports a vibrant community-focused space dedicated to fashion education and retail in Bangkok.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes recycled steel and local timber to enhance sustainability Features an outdoor runway that allows for dynamic fashion events Incorporates spacious design studios to foster creative collaboration Employs a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and ventilation Integrates landscaping elements to create engaging public spaces.

### Overview
The Hooked: Bangkok Fashion Hub is situated in Bangkok, strategically positioned to enhance the city’s reputation as the ASEAN Fashion Capital. The design aims to create a dynamic space that merges education, fashion, and commerce, fostering public interaction while promoting cultural exchange.

### Spatial Strategy
The building’s layout is carefully organized across multiple levels, ensuring smooth connectivity and versatile usage. Level 0 houses an exhibition hall with an integrated café and management facilities, while Level 1 features an open design studio and classrooms, aligning with educational objectives. Level 2 is dedicated to a marketplace that emphasizes retail interactions, and Level 3 accommodates conference rooms for events and community forums. This organization facilitates a fluid movement throughout the hub, encouraging collaboration among users.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection plays a crucial role in the design, emphasizing sustainable practices and local influence. The façade employs large glass panels and textured wooden elements, providing visual interest and maximizing natural light. Key materials include recycled steel for structural durability, local timber to harmonize with the environment, and recycled glass for aesthetic appeal. Energy-efficient systems harness natural resources, contributing to the building’s LEED certification and minimizing its ecological footprint. The incorporation of landscaping, such as gardens and water features, enhances environmental quality and promotes outdoor engagement, with an included fashion runway to support public events.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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