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Retractable Design Featuring QuadCore Insulated Panels and Sustainable Wood Elements for Urban Living

Authors:
Liew min , Họ Hui Min , Chiam Chun Siong , Sherene Chuah Xin Ee
Retractable Design Featuring QuadCore Insulated Panels and Sustainable Wood Elements for Urban Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing QuadCore insulated panels and a retractable structure, this microhome efficiently integrates living and working spaces, catering to the needs of urban entrepreneurs with a focus on sustainability and mobility.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes QuadCore insulated panels for enhanced thermal efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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Features a retractable design that allows for easy transportation and flexibility in urban settings.
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Incorporates a Kingspan Slimline water tank, enabling efficient water storage in limited spaces.
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Constructed with sustainable wood elements, promoting eco-friendly building practices.
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Designed specifically for urban entrepreneurs, merging living and working spaces in one compact solution.

**Overview**

FlexiHome is situated within dense urban environments, addressing the challenges young entrepreneurs face regarding housing affordability and workspace accessibility. This project merges residential and commercial functions into a single, compact unit, providing a feasible solution for increased mobility and adaptability in urban living. By combining essential amenities for both living and working purposes, it offers a response to the constraints of space and cost prevalent in modern cities.

**Functionality and Flexibility**

The design of FlexiHome encompasses multiple modes of operation, allowing it to transition easily between transport, business, and residential uses. This adaptability supports various lifestyles, particularly for entrepreneurs who may require their living space to serve as a professional setting. With features such as retractable furniture, the microhome maximizes functionality while maintaining comfort. In its fully extended mode, the interior encourages collaboration and interaction, while the transport mode allows for easy relocation, making it suitable for dynamic urban contexts.

**Sustainable Material Selection**

FlexiHome employs innovative, sustainable materials that enhance its structural integrity and environmental performance. The use of wood for walls and furniture introduces warmth, while QuadCore LEC insulated panels contribute to thermal efficiency, reducing overall material consumption. Laminated flooring offers a durable, low-maintenance surface, complemented by photovoltaic solar panels that facilitate energy independence. Additionally, a Kingspan Slimline water tank supports its off-grid capabilities, and a steel framework provides a robust yet lightweight foundation, ensuring stability on varied terrains.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

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