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Rhomboid Wooden Panels Create Flexible Micro Living Spaces

Authors:
María sol Sanchez cimarelli, Agustín Ros
Rhomboid Wooden Panels Create Flexible Micro Living Spaces

Project in-detail

Rhomboid wooden panels form a modular structure that adapts to varied lifestyles, creating efficient living spaces designed for contemporary nomadism.
5 key facts about this project
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Rhomboid shape enhances spatial interaction between modules.
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Wooden panels include integrated gutters for efficient water management.
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Modular design allows for easy reconfiguration based on occupant needs.
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Built-in storage within cladding maximizes usable space without clutter.
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Thermal performance improved by layered insulation and air gaps.

Micronomadism is a design focused on adapting to the needs of people who often move or change environments. It addresses the modern demand for flexible living spaces. The setting allows for a rethinking of what a home can be—offering a modular solution that breaks away from the conventional idea of fixed housing. The overall aim is to provide spaces that can change as needed, suitable for various lifestyles and locations.

Modular Structure

The design uses a rhomboid structure to create unique housing layouts. By adjusting the shape of a standard square module, interesting spatial relationships develop. These configurations look appealing and serve practical functions. This method keeps the same surface area while allowing the layout to promote interactions between areas, such as the living room and kitchen, while also providing private spaces like bedrooms.

Spatial Organization

Distinct functional modules include spaces for a terrace, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room. The arrangement is intentional, fostering direct connections between areas that support socialization and privacy. This balance allows the space to cater to different needs, providing both communal and personal areas that adapt to how residents live.

Material Consideration

Material choice is an important element of the design. The outer cladding is made of wooden panels that include gutters for rainwater management. In addition, the construction features batt insulation, waterproofing, and a ventilating air gap, improving energy efficiency. The interior panels are also wooden, creating a consistent look throughout. Built-in storage within the cladding helps maximize space, ensuring functionality without compromising the quality of the living area.

Customization and Flexibility

The design encourages customization. It allows the stacking and reorganization of modules to meet individual needs. This adaptability reflects the intention behind the design: to create a space that can change as a person’s lifestyle or requirements evolve. It is about making a home that fits the fluidity of modern life.

The thoughtful arrangement of modules highlights the connection between functionality and flexibility. Each element plays a role in addressing the needs of contemporary living, providing an environment that can adapt over time. The emphasis on modularity and practicality mirrors today’s shifting understanding of home.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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