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Sculptural Arch Welcomes Community With Transparent Spaces

Authors:
Mitchell Eaton, Nancy Ji, Simon Dinh
Sculptural Arch Welcomes Community With Transparent Spaces

Project in-detail

The sculptural arch of the community hub creates a distinctive entry point, while extensive glazing enhances transparency and connectivity, fostering a vibrant environment for creative engagement.
5 key facts about this project
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A triple-height arch serves as the main entry, enhancing visual impact.
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Extensive use of glazing creates opportunities for natural light and visibility.
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Flexible spaces facilitate diverse creative programs and activities.
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Open design encourages spontaneous interactions among users.
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Dedicated pop-up galleries showcase community-driven art and projects.

The Adelaide Creative Community Hub is located in the heart of Adelaide, close to Victoria Square and a small park. Designed to support creativity and community engagement, the hub uses careful planning to encourage people to move through the space freely. The layout blends well with its urban surroundings, emphasizing an inviting environment for all who enter.

Architectural Expression

At the heart of the design is a striking triple-height arch that serves as the main entrance. This feature not only provides a strong visual focal point but also pays respect to the historical buildings around it. The arch acts as an everyday invitation for visitors, creating a friendly atmosphere that encourages exploration and interaction within the space.

Spatial Organization

Inside the hub, various specialized rooms and flexible areas are arranged thoughtfully to accommodate different programs and events. This layout is purposeful, allowing individuals to pursue creative activities while encouraging a sense of community. The design provides opportunities for collaboration among different disciplines, enabling people to share ideas and inspiration throughout the hub.

Openness and Connectivity

A key focus of the design is openness. Spaces within the hub are arranged in a way that encourages visibility, allowing individuals to see what activities are happening around them. This layout sparks curiosity and promotes interaction among users. Large voids create a sense of flow, connecting various programs and fostering an environment where collaboration thrives.

Interior-Exterior Relationship

The relationship between the inside and outside of the building is an important aspect of the design. Large glass folding garage doors open up the spaces, allowing for easy movement between the hub and the street. Additionally, features like pop-up galleries and a café invite the public to engage with the creative activities. The extensive use of glass also brings in natural light, contributing to a lively atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience for those who visit the hub.

Details of the design emphasize transparency, making it easier for people to feel connected to the creative processes happening within. This approach not only supports individual creativity but also enriches the communal spirit of the space.

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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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