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Safe Living Through Reinforced Concrete and Modular Design with Natural Light Integration

Authors:
Liudmyla Makeieva, Florencia Maria Cámara
Safe Living Through Reinforced Concrete and Modular Design with Natural Light Integration

Project in-detail

Constructed with reinforced concrete and lightweight metallic panels, this residential complex integrates bomb shelters and multifunctional spaces, promoting community safety and adaptability in urban living.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with reinforced concrete to enhance safety and resilience.
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Integrates modular units for adaptable living spaces to accommodate changing needs.
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Features bomb shelters designed for quick access in emergencies.
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Incorporates passive solar design to optimize natural light throughout the structure.
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Emphasizes community engagement through multifunctional shared spaces.

## Project Overview

The RE.SILIENCE initiative is positioned within urban settings, offering a design that responds to contemporary challenges of safety, functionality, and community interaction. By integrating secure residential units with public spaces, the intent is to promote a safe and engaging environment that addresses both immediate and long-term needs of residents. The project emphasizes resilience in response to crisis scenarios, reinforcing the importance of sustainable living practices.

### Spatial Configuration and Accessibility

The spatial strategy is characterized by a clear organization of ground floor and upper-level areas, wherein the layout facilitates efficient access to bomb shelters alongside communal interaction zones. Multiple entrances to these shelters are designed to ensure prompt access during emergencies. The residential units are configured to maximize usable living space, moving away from cramped designs to allow for adaptable and multifunctional areas that cater to modern lifestyles.

Accessibility is a core focus, with features tailored for individuals with mobility challenges. This includes wide hallways, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, and strategically located amenities, ensuring equitable access for all residents throughout the complex.

### Materiality and Sustainability

Material selection reflects a commitment to sustainability and structural integrity. The use of reinforced concrete enhances safety and durability, while lightweight metallic panels facilitate efficient construction through a modular approach. Glass components are incorporated to improve natural lighting and residents' well-being, balanced by wooden elements that provide warmth and contribute to material sustainability.

This innovative approach to materiality is further exemplified by the integration of bomb shelters into the overall building design, ensuring functional safety that harmonizes with the living environment, enhancing both resilience and communal living experience.

### Architectural Design Features

The facade is designed to optimize natural light and scenic views, utilizing specific roof geometries to enhance energy efficiency through passive solar design techniques. The project emphasizes modularity in residential layouts, allowing for personalized adaptations over time while fostering community engagement through shared spaces. By prioritizing crisis preparedness through secure shelters and thoughtfully designed escape routes, the project raises standards for urban architecture while positioning itself as a model for future developments aimed at resilience and inclusivity.

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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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