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Red Ball Pavilion Enhancing Interaction Through Movement and Art Representation

Authors:
Muzi Li, Wenjing Zeng
Red Ball Pavilion Enhancing Interaction Through Movement and Art Representation

Project in-detail

The red ball facilitates movement through a series of interconnected exhibition areas and workshops, promoting interaction and reflection on artistic representation within a vibrant social café setting.
5 key facts about this project
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The red ball serves as both an artistic statement and a functional transportation tool.
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Exhibition areas promote dialogue between viewers and art through immersive experiences.
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The café incorporates large frames that capture natural views, enhancing visitor connection to the environment.
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Workshops facilitate active participation in the creative process, fostering personal expression.
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The design encourages exploration of themes related to identity and the relationship between self and art.

The design centers on a concept that highlights movement, interaction, and the importance of representation. Located within a vibrant area, the pavilion accommodates various functions, including exhibition spaces, workshops, and a café. The central design element is the "red ball," which acts as a transportation tool symbolizing the sun. This feature allows visitors to move fluidly between different areas, creating an engaging experience.

Transportation Tool
The red ball plays a crucial role in the design, enabling the movement of visitors throughout the pavilion. Situated at the reception, it serves as a visual and functional focal point. Inside the ball, an axis allows individuals to lie down without rolling, introducing a novel interaction with the space. This thoughtful design detail enhances comfort, encouraging people to explore the pavilion's diverse offerings.

Exhibition Spaces
Distinct exhibition areas are integral to the pavilion, showcasing a range of artworks that span historical and modern times. These spaces include pieces inspired by Egyptian cave paintings and Chinese landscapes, as well as contemporary works from artists like David Hockney. Each exhibition is designed to promote conversation between the viewers and the artworks, reinforcing the connection between personal experiences and the broader context of art history.

Café and Social Hub
The café functions as a social space within the pavilion, allowing visitors to engage with one another as well as the art. A notable element is the large frame that captures images of the distant hills and the setting sun, blending natural scenery with the built environment. This integration encourages viewers to take a moment to reflect, further connecting them to the surrounding landscape and enhancing their overall experience.

Workshops and Participation
The inclusion of workshops invites visitors to actively participate in the creative process. These spaces offer opportunities for individuals to make their interpretations of art and representation, fostering a dialogue between observing and creating. This engagement deepens the exploration of how art and architecture intersect, encouraging personal expression and connection.

The pavilion serves as more than just a display area for art; it is a space for examining themes related to identity and the relationship between individuals and their environment. Each design detail reinforces this ongoing narrative, culminating in an experience where architecture becomes a setting for contemplation and connection to the world.

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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.

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