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Reflective Facade Merging With The Landscape Featuring Waste Separation Facilities

Authors:
Hyunwoo Kim, Yumin Lee, Byunghoo Kim
Reflective Facade Merging With The Landscape Featuring Waste Separation Facilities

Project in-detail

Employing a reflective facade that integrates with the natural landscape, the facilities provide essential waste management solutions for climbers navigating Mt. Everest's challenging terrain.
5 key facts about this project
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Reflective panels enhance the building's integration with the surrounding landscape.
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Triangular shapes mimic natural boulders, reducing visual disruption.
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Waste disposal and user access are distinctly separated for improved privacy.
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Located at Mt.
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Everest, the facilities cater specifically to climbers' needs.

Boulder Point serves as a necessary addition to the striking landscape of Mt. Everest. It offers toilet facilities for climbers journeying through this challenging terrain. More than just a functional space, the design invites users to connect with the natural surroundings, highlighting the importance of enjoying the experience of climbing rather than focusing solely on reaching the summit.

Architectural Form

The design features triangular panels that echo the shape of a large boulder. This form helps the structure blend into the rugged setting. By mimicking natural geological shapes, the design minimizes visual impact and enhances the sense of space. The stone acts as a structural support, which reduces the need for extra panels while ensuring stability.

Material Application

The choice of materials serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. Mirrors cover the exterior walls, reflecting the surrounding views of Mt. Everest. This reflection not only helps the facility blend in but also creates a connection between climbers and their environment. Alongside this, the use of reflectorized glass allows users to enjoy distant views from within the facilities, bringing nature closer even when inside.

Functional Layout

Inside, the two-story setup separates waste disposal areas from user access paths. This arrangement addresses common concerns about privacy in restroom facilities, especially in remote locations. By keeping these areas distinct, the design promotes comfort and hygiene for climbers, allowing them to use the facilities with ease.

In focusing on user experience, the design encourages climbers to appreciate their surroundings. With features that promote interaction with the landscape, the facility turns a necessity into a moment of engagement with nature. This focus on quality design enhances the overall experience of being in the breathtaking environment of Mt. Everest.

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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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