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Self-Mounting Booths with Augmented Reality for Community Engagement

Authors:
Pavel Chernyak, Aayush Bhaskar, Stuti Maaheshmati Mohapatra
Self-Mounting Booths with Augmented Reality for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

Equipped with self-mounting capabilities and augmented reality technology, these outdoor booths in Berlin facilitate communal experiences through techno music, redefining personal interaction in urban spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Equipped with augmented reality glasses for enhanced user interaction.
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Modular design allows for easy assembly and disassembly by users.
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Focuses on creating communal experiences through techno music.
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Structures embody different emotional states associated with music.
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Installed in various locations throughout Berlin for accessibility.

Tech-no-mads reimagines how people engage with music in urban areas, focusing on the need for shared experiences that have become crucial after the pandemic. Located in various spots around Berlin, these outdoor booths provide spaces for individuals to enjoy techno music and connect with others. The design framework prioritizes interaction through music, creating an atmosphere that enhances the sense of community.

Conceptual Framework

The design takes cues from how the human body reacts to music, turning sounds into movements that shape the architectural form. Each booth features geometrical structures that reflect different emotional states linked to music: lazy, robot, happy, and mad. This connection to rhythm encourages users to have an interactive experience that is both engaging and expressive.

Accessibility and Independence

Accessibility is a fundamental aspect of the concept. Each booth comes with clear instructions for users to set it up and dismantle it independently. This modular approach allows people to choose their preferred locations around the city, fostering a sense of ownership and personal interaction with the space. By allowing individuals to engage without external help, the design promotes comfort and safety.

Technological Integration

The TechNomad box contains essential technology, including a powered battery, augmented reality glasses, a speaker, and a Wi-Fi router. These components equip users with everything they need to create an enjoyable music experience. Through a dedicated app, users can connect to specific stations that enhance their interaction with the environment. The augmented reality feature adds a virtual layer, allowing people to gather in a safe and engaging manner.

Design Detail

By combining movement, sound, and spatial design, the booths create an experience that is closely linked to the way users engage with their surroundings. The structures serve practical purposes but also evoke a sense of culture through their dynamic forms. They turn everyday urban spaces into vibrant areas where people can connect with both music and each other, enriching the community experience.

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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