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Responsive Facade with LED Elements and Transparent Glass Showcasing Digital Heritage Interaction

Authors:
Pauline Alezra, Giuliarosa Granata, Roberto Fioretti
Responsive Facade with LED Elements and Transparent Glass Showcasing Digital Heritage Interaction

Project in-detail

The use of a responsive LED-embedded facade and extensive glass defines a space dedicated to exploring the digital heritage of the Internet, fostering community interaction and education in London's vibrant urban landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Responsive LED facade adjusts to visitor interaction.
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Extensive use of glass enhances transparency and connection.
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Interior spaces designed for immersive digital exhibits.
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Integration of augmented reality elements for visitor engagement.
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Focus on sustainability through modern material choices.

## Overview

The design for the London Internet Museum is a reflection of the evolution of the Internet and its societal implications. Positioned within the urban landscape of London, the museum seeks to illustrate the profound connectivity fostered by digital technology. Its intent is to create a space that encourages interaction and participation, integrating educational elements that highlight the historical and cultural dimensions of the Internet.

## Spatial Engagement and User Interaction

The museum prioritizes user experience through its innovative design, which includes a dedicated app that enables visitors to influence various aspects of the building's environment. This interactive component allows for a personalized engagement with the exhibits, encouraging exploration and facilitating a deeper understanding of the Internet's role in connecting communities. The layout incorporates adaptable exhibition halls, IT suites, and communal areas, all crafted to inspire collaboration and social interaction.

## Materiality and Aesthetic Design

The exterior of the museum features a fluid geometric form that suggests movement and reflects the dynamic nature of the digital landscape. A grid-like facade, adorned with colorful motifs, evokes the vibrant culture of the online world. Key materials such as glass, concrete, and LED technology have been employed to enhance both transparency and interactivity. Extensive glass surfaces invite natural light into interior spaces, while LED elements provide a visually engaging experience, symbolizing the connectivity inherent in the digital age. The design approach not only champions aesthetics but also ensures structural integrity and functionality within an urban context.

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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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