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Responsive Design Utilizing Translucent Facades and Composite Materials for Dynamic Spaces

Authors:
Ipek Kuran Yildirim, TuĞba YalÇin
Responsive Design Utilizing Translucent Facades and Composite Materials for Dynamic Spaces

Project in-detail

Utilizing parametric design principles and translucent facades, the architecture creates a fluid environment that adapts to user interactions, culminating in a versatile space for performances and collaboration.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes parametric design techniques for spatial adaptability.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
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Features translucent facades that optimize natural light while maintaining privacy.
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Transforms user interactions into architectural reconfigurations in real-time.
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Employs composite materials for structural efficiency and dynamic form.

### Overview

Located in an urban environment, the project focuses on creating dynamic spatial configurations that respond adaptively to user interactions and ecological needs. The intent is to move beyond traditional architectural boundaries by integrating advanced digital technologies to foster environments that facilitate connectivity and functionality. The design framework encompasses three distinct zones: the Adaptive Hub, the Virtual Performance Zone, and the Ecological Simulation Lab, each carefully curated to enhance user experience through adaptable and interactive spatial arrangements.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction

The Adaptive Hub serves as a central node for communal engagement, promoting flexibility in layout to accommodate various functions based on user needs. It employs parametric design principles that reflect biological systems, facilitating efficient use of space while enhancing aesthetic appeal. The Virtual Performance Zone introduces an immersive environment responsive to user movements, integrating technology to create personalized experiences that emphasize interactivity and sensory engagement. This zone supports a range of activities from performances to exhibitions, adapting in real-time to the dynamics of its users.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The project utilizes a carefully selected palette of materials to balance aesthetics and functionality. Prominent materials include glass for transparency, aluminum for structural integrity, and concrete for durability. Composite materials enable complex geometries that align with the fluid architectural style. Together, these materials not only contribute to an evocative dimensionality within the structure but also reflect a commitment to sustainable practices. The Ecological Simulation Lab exemplifies this focus on sustainability by employing adaptive control systems and real-time data integration, promoting innovative ecological solutions and responsive design methodologies. This zone acts as a research platform exploring the implications of ecological principles on contemporary architectural practices.

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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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