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Rooftop Golf Course and Indoor Pool Enhance Urban Community Living

Author:
Zdravko Barisic
Rooftop Golf Course and Indoor Pool Enhance Urban Community Living

Project in-detail

A rooftop golf course and an indoor pool blend seamlessly within a multi-zoned structure, designed to support diverse community needs through spaces for reception, dining, and recreation.
5 key facts about this project
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Rooftop golf course incorporates recreational space into the building's design.
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Indoor pool serves dual purposes for recreation and meetings.
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Bridge entrance features a 3.00-meter clearance for accessibility.
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Zone arrangement promotes fluid circulation between diverse functions.
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Parking accommodates 40 vehicles across two underground levels.

The design presents a well-considered response to the challenges of space and usage within an urban environment. With a focus on functionality, the building is arranged into distinct zones that cater to diverse activities. Each area is purposefully crafted to enhance community engagement and facilitate smooth flows of movement. The architectural approach embraces a variety of functions in an organized manner, making efficient use of available space.

Zoning Strategy

The building consists of seven defined zones, each with a specific role. Zones 1 and 2 are dedicated to reception areas and accommodation, creating a friendly entry point that leads to private living spaces. Dining is located in Zone 3, which features a bridge entrance allowing easy access and connection to the outdoors. The zoning arrangement not only organizes activities but also encourages interaction among users.

Recreational and Event Spaces

Zones 4 and 5 are designed for events and recreation. Zone 4 includes mini tennis courts, promoting active participation and social engagement. Zone 5 features an indoor pool that serves dual purposes as both a recreational space and a venue for meetings. This flexibility highlights an efficient use of space. The rooftop in Zone 6 provides an open area for various activities, linking the indoor and outdoor environments with natural light.

Parking and Service Areas

Parking is an essential component of the design. The -1 floor contains a garage with space for 19 vehicles, while the -2 floor accommodates an additional 21 cars. This thoughtful arrangement addresses the need for parking in an urban setting without interfering with other areas. Zone 7 is reserved for service functions, ensuring that operational needs are met without interrupting the primary user spaces.

Architectural Elements

Key features of the design, such as the roof skylight, enhance natural light and promote energy efficiency. The placement of stairs and exit points ensures safe movement throughout the building. An indoor playground adds a family-friendly element, appealing to a wide range of users. Each of these features contributes to the overall aim of fostering community interaction while meeting individual needs, resulting in a balanced and practical architectural design.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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