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Responsive Fiber-Optic Pavilion That Visualizes Human Emotion

Authors:
Münir yiğit Altıparmak, Başak Elgin, Emre önder Toy
Responsive Fiber-Optic Pavilion That Visualizes Human Emotion

Project in-detail

A pavilion enveloped in adaptive fiber optics reflects the emotional states of its visitors through a dynamic color scheme, creating an immersive public space that invites introspection and connection.
5 key facts about this project
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Pavilion incorporates responsive biosensors to adjust lighting based on visitor emotions.
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Exterior features a cinematographic screen reflecting the mental states of its occupants.
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Dynamic color scheme linked to specific hormones enhances emotional interaction.
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Floor plans are designed to change dynamically, promoting fluid visitor movement.
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Surrounding fiber-optic cables visually respond to crowd density and engagement.

The Pavilion of Humanity is located in Moscow's Red Square and is designed to explore the connection between human emotions and the built environment. The project aims to create a space that allows visitors to engage with their inner thoughts while navigating through an innovative architectural form. By prompting a dialogue between mind and body, the pavilion encourages personal reflection and collective understanding in a vibrant public setting.

Color Theory and Emotional Expression

The design incorporates a deliberate use of color to represent different emotional states. Each color serves a specific purpose, providing a visual language that resonates with those in the space. Red represents confidence, orange signifies trust, yellow conveys healing, green stands for compassion, blue symbolizes sincerity, pink reflects royalty, and purple indicates luxury. These color choices are linked to hormones that influence feelings, such as cortisol, which is associated with stress, and oxytocin, which represents love. The thoughtful application of color adds depth to the experience within the pavilion.

Dynamic Spatial Experience

The layout of the pavilion features flexible floor plans that change across various levels. This design promotes engagement and interaction among visitors, allowing them to connect with the space and each other. The inclusion of biosensors enables the environment to adapt to the emotional states of its occupants, responding to crowd density and individual moods. This interaction turns the pavilion into a responsive entity, highlighting how human presence shapes the experience of space.

Cinematographic Exterior

The exterior of the Pavilion of Humanity offers a unique visual experience that reflects the mental states of those inside. This relationship creates a connection between inner feelings and the world outside. Fiber-optic cables surround the structure, enhancing its sensory quality. These cables can change in appearance based on the number of people present, allowing the pavilion to visually communicate the buzz of human activity. The design encourages passersby to consider their own emotions in relation to those within the pavilion.

In the cultural context of Moscow's Red Square, the pavilion embodies the diverse identities that come together in this historic location. Its architecture serves as a mirror for the complexities of shared human experiences, emphasizing the importance of emotional resonance in the environment. The thoughtful design details, from color dynamics to responsive elements, create a rich narrative that connects personal feelings with communal interactions.

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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.

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