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Rotating Glass Facade Featuring Sustainable Timber Integration in a Multifunctional Urban Skyscraper

Author:
Zhili Qiu
Rotating Glass Facade Featuring Sustainable Timber Integration in a Multifunctional Urban Skyscraper

Project in-detail

The architectural design incorporates a rotating glass facade with sustainable timber elements, creating a dynamic vertical space that blends residential, business, and cultural functions within an urban environment.
5 key facts about this project
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The building features a rotating floor system that enhances user interaction and adaptability.
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Cross-laminated timber panels are utilized for both structural integrity and sustainable design.
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Charred wooden shingles are employed to improve durability and provide a unique aesthetic.
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Vertical gardens are integrated at various levels to promote biodiversity and air quality.
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The design prioritizes natural light with expansive glass facades, creating a bright interior environment.

**Project Overview**
Located in an urban center, the Harmonic Revolve Tower integrates modern technology with ecological sustainability and cultural interaction. This skyscraper is designed to serve as a hub for community engagement, addressing current challenges in urban living while promoting social connectivity and environmental awareness.

**Spatial Strategy**
The tower's spatial organization revolves around a central core, enabling efficient vertical circulation while offering a variety of functional zones. The layout includes residential units equipped with shared amenities for communal living, business centers tailored for collaborative work environments, and cultural spaces such as theaters and exhibition areas that aim to foster artistic expression. Each level is thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of residents, visitors, and the surrounding community.

**Rotating Mechanism and User Experience**
A distinctive feature of the design is the rotating mechanism, which allows for dynamic user experiences within the building. The gradual rotation of the floors offers varied perspectives, creating an ever-changing environment. The design incorporates themed experience zones, contributing to user engagement through diverse activities such as exhibitions and wellness retreats. Additional elements such as green terraces and communal areas enhance connectivity with nature and promote social interaction, fostering a sense of community among occupants.

The materials selected for the tower will likely include glass for transparency and natural light, steel for structural integrity, and concrete for energy efficiency, alongside sustainable options like recycled composites, which collectively advance the building's ecological footprint.

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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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