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Recycled Steel and Textured Glass Integrate into a Sustainable Public Space

Authors:
Sunwoo Choi, Seonghun Jeong
Recycled Steel and Textured Glass Integrate into a Sustainable Public Space

Project in-detail

Constructed with recycled steel and textured glass, the design merges aesthetic functionality with sustainable practices to create a dynamic public space for community engagement in Freedom Square.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with recycled steel panels, the design emphasizes sustainability in urban development.
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Textured glass facades enhance natural lighting while providing views of Freedom Square.
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Raised colonnades offer functional gathering spaces while connecting community activities.
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Incorporates green roofs and vertical gardens to promote urban biodiversity and aesthetics.
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Strategically designed open spaces adapt to various civic functions and public events.

### Project Overview

The Colonnade is located in Freedom Square, a public space intended for community engagement and civic activities. The design aims to enhance interactions among various user groups while prioritizing functional requirements. By integrating aesthetic values with practical needs, the proposal seeks to create an environment conducive to social gatherings and administrative efficiency.

### Spatial Strategy

The design employs raised colonnades to establish both visual and physical connectivity with the adjacent regional administration building. This arrangement fosters an orderly open plan that accommodates public events and administrative functions, ensuring a cohesive architectural identity. The strategic layout of columns and open areas facilitates movement and interaction, enhancing the overall accessibility of the square.

### Materiality and Structural Design

A selection of sustainable materials underpins the architectural integrity of the project. Recycled textured steel panels, various types of glass, hollow core panels, and ornamental fibers have been chosen to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. The lightweight structural approach minimizes the need for extensive support systems, allowing for a more expansive utilization of the square. Additionally, the design incorporates adaptive climate strategies that optimize natural light while ensuring thermal comfort. The elongated columns and artistic openings reflect an innovative approach to traditional forms, creating engaging microclimates throughout the space.

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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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