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Recycled Timber and Modular Design Create a Mobile Community Library

Author:
Laura Raggini
Recycled Timber and Modular Design Create a Mobile Community Library

Project in-detail

Constructed with recycled timber and designed for mobility, this modular library fosters community engagement and accessibility to literature in diverse outdoor environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with recycled timber, emphasizing sustainability.
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Features a modular design for flexibility in use and location.
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Incorporates a unique turning bookcase to enhance interaction.
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Utilizes a wheeled foundation for easy transport between sites.
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Designed with integrated natural lighting to create an inviting atmosphere.

### Project Overview

Il Giralibro, or "The Turning Book," is designed as a semi-mobile library that facilitates reading and storytelling across diverse landscapes. The intent is to create a portable structure that serves as both a reading space and a community hub, allowing for flexible engagements with literature in various locations. The architecture promotes community interaction while challenging traditional configurations of library spaces.

### Spatial Organization and Layout

The internal layout of Il Giralibro is modular and adaptable, featuring a centralized open space that can accommodate diverse activities. The design includes two designated zones for reading and relaxation, characterized by circular seating arrangements that foster social engagement. Integrated shelving units double as furniture, efficiently housing books while enhancing functionality. Cross-sectional views illustrate a dual-use design that balances aesthetic and practical considerations through strategic placement of wooden shelves and windows. This approach maintains a sense of openness while providing intimacy within the space.

### Material Selection

The materials selected for Il Giralibro reflect a commitment to sustainability and environmental harmony. Key materials include timber batts for structural support, OSB panels for insulation, recycled wooden planks for finishes, and a moisture-resistant membrane to ensure durability in varied climates. The use of exposed wooden finishes contributes to a rustic aesthetic that complements outdoor settings, creating an inviting atmosphere conducive to reading and interaction. The choice of materials reinforces the project's intent to connect users with their natural surroundings while promoting ecological responsibility.

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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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