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Rotating Spaces Enhancing Community Cohesion Through Flexible Living

Authors:
Guo Ziwei, Chen Xing, Liu Zhengxian, Qing Tianyi
Rotating Spaces Enhancing Community Cohesion Through Flexible Living

Project in-detail

A rotating mechanism allows for flexible reconfiguration of living spaces, enhancing community interaction and providing adaptable residential units within a dense urban environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Rotating spaces allow for multifunctional use throughout the day.
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The design integrates communal areas to encourage resident interaction.
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A dynamic facade adapts to environmental conditions and user needs.
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Modular components facilitate easy reconfiguration of living spaces.
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Native plants are incorporated into terraces to enhance biodiversity.

The project addresses the housing crisis in London, characterized by rising land prices and a lack of affordable homes. Located in a densely populated urban area, it aims to improve residential living through a flexible design approach focused on decompressing living spaces. Adaptability is at the heart of this concept, offering solutions that enhance the everyday lives of residents within limited environments.

Conceptual Framework

The design promotes a modular approach that allows living spaces to adjust based on user needs. It moves away from traditional layouts that restrict how areas can be used, introducing a system where configurations can change. This adaptability not only supports various functions within each room but also helps create a sense of spaciousness, which is especially important in tightly packed urban settings.

Rotating Mechanism

One notable feature is a rotating mechanism that enables rooms to serve multiple purposes. With this design element, residents can easily rearrange their living spaces for different activities. Whether for work, leisure, or hosting guests, this functionality is key to maximizing space in high-density areas, where efficient use of every square foot can significantly affect overall comfort.

Community Integration

Creating shared spaces is an important aspect of the design. By incorporating areas for communal gathering, the layout encourages residents to interact and build connections. This focus on community combat feelings of isolation that can sometimes accompany city living. The goal is to foster a sense of belonging where neighbors can come together and share experiences.

Dynamic Facade

The design also features a movable facade that adapts to the needs of its users. This element not only adds visual appeal but also enhances how the building engages with the surrounding environment. With its ability to respond to different conditions, the facade supports the overall goal of creating a living space that is both functional and responsive to the lifestyles of its occupants.

Native plant species are integrated into various outdoor spaces, promoting biodiversity while offering residents personal areas for relaxation and connection with nature.

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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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