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Reflective Water Features and Angular Forms Enhanced by Modular Steel and Glass in a Community Hub

Authors:
Marvi Khan, Emre şi̇mşek, Asude Hi̇lal Mavi̇ş, Yağmur Yalçiner
Reflective Water Features and Angular Forms Enhanced by Modular Steel and Glass in a Community Hub

Project in-detail

Constructed with modular steel and glass, the design incorporates reflective water features and angular forms to create a community hub that fosters public engagement and reflection.
5 key facts about this project
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Reflective water features integrate seamlessly with the landscape to promote contemplation.
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Modular design allows for flexible arrangement of spaces to accommodate various community activities.
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The angular forms create distinct visual dynamics that enhance the surrounding urban environment.
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Native plant landscaping supports local ecology and sustainability goals within the public space.
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Use of durable steel and glass ensures longevity while maintaining visual transparency and connectivity.

### Project Overview
The Kharkiv Freedom Square Revival project is situated in Kharkiv, Ukraine, addressing the societal challenges stemming from ongoing conflicts. Its intent is to foster healing, reflection, and community support, creating a platform that engages with both historical and contemporary issues affecting the local population.

### Spatial Connectivity and Community Engagement
The design embodies concepts of Relation, Representation, and Reflection, with a pathway titled “Ashes to Aspirations” symbolizing a journey toward hope and regeneration. This pathway integrates the historic Freedom Square with significant locales such as the Regional Administration Building and nearby parks, facilitating movement and interaction among citizens. The public space serves as a venue for communal expression and contemplation, enabling both demonstrations and personal reflection.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The materiality of the project plays a critical role in its structural integrity and sustainability goals. Proposed materials include steel for frames and structural elements, glass for transparency and connection with the environment, and concrete for its durability in public thoroughfares. Modular prefabricated panels are suggested for their adaptability, allowing for the reconfiguration of space as community needs evolve. The integration of native plant species and bioengineering in landscaping further strengthens environmental sustainability, promoting ecological balance within urban settings.

Key design features encompass dynamic gathering spaces designed for a variety of activities, sculptural architecture with angular forms that echo natural motifs, and reflective water features that enhance the contemplative atmosphere. This modular design approach not only facilitates community events with flexible arrangements but also reinforces a responsive architectural framework that prioritizes safety without compromising environmental harmony.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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