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Ribbed Facade and Natural Stone Integration Create Interactive Learning Space

Author:
Ali Roozkhash
Ribbed Facade and Natural Stone Integration Create Interactive Learning Space

Project in-detail

The use of a ribbed facade coupled with natural stone elements enhances the urban landscape and fosters community engagement within a dedicated learning environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Ribbed facade design provides a unique play of light and shadow.
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Integration of the historic Old Station Building enhances cultural significance.
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Multiple levels facilitate distinct functional areas for engagement.
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Natural stone elements connect the building to its urban context.
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Free Wi-Fi zones throughout promote interactive visitor experiences.

### Architectural Analysis Report: The Internet Museum Project

#### Overview
The Internet Museum is situated in London, within the premises of the Old Station Building, an 1847 architectural landmark, and is designed to highlight the relationship between historical artifacts and modern digital culture. The strategic location, surrounded by significant cultural institutions such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Palace of Westminster, serves to enhance the narrative of the museum as a place where technology's evolution and its cultural implications can be explored.

#### Spatial Configuration and Visitor Engagement
The spatial organization of the museum comprises multiple levels, each serving distinct functions. Level -1 features an exhibition hall, while Level 0 provides general access, and Level +1 includes café and dining areas. The design promotes movement and exploration, facilitated by a circular layout that centralizes key functional areas such as the library and private IT suites, thus enhancing collaborative opportunities. To foster interaction, the arrangement encourages both personal reflection and community dialogue, ensuring the museum serves as a hub for public engagement.

#### Materiality and Technological Integration
Distinctive architectural elements characterize the museum's design. The facade utilizes ribbed surfaces, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that signifies the complexities of digital communication. Materials selected for construction include concrete for structural integrity, glass to promote visibility and interaction, and natural stone or brick to pay homage to the Old Station Building. Additionally, the incorporation of free Wi-Fi zones throughout the facility emphasizes connectivity and enhances the user experience, resonating with the overarching theme of the digital environment. The design facilitates an indoor-outdoor connection, promoting accessibility and engagement with the surrounding community through visually integrated open spaces.

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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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