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Social Media Conditioned Spaces Promoting Community Interaction

Author:
Chenjun Liu
Social Media Conditioned Spaces Promoting Community Interaction

Project in-detail

Utilizing social data to shape its adaptive spaces, the design fosters community interaction while supporting a diverse range of events during the Adelaide Fringe festival.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes social data to inform spatial design and user interaction.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for aesthetic and durability.
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Features a flexible layout accommodating diverse event types.
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Promotes community engagement through adaptable public spaces.
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Connected to the Adelaide Fringe, enhancing cultural participation.

The initiative is established in Adelaide, focusing on community engagement and creativity through thoughtful design. The concept integrates social dynamics into urban spaces, allowing for interaction and collaboration among residents and visitors. By adapting to various activities, the design supports the rich programming of the Adelaide Fringe festival, which features over 900 events in multiple venues.

Social Media Conditioned Architecture

This approach uses social data to help shape public spaces, reflecting the actual interactions that occur within them. By tracking mood factors, the design dynamically responds to everyday urban life, adapting in real time. This responsiveness promotes an environment where users feel encouraged to connect with both the space and their peers.

Community-centric Design

Versatility is a key aspect, allowing the space to cater to a wide range of functions and experiences. It serves not just as a venue for performances but also as a social hub that invites community participation. With a framework to analyze mood factors, the design influences how spaces are arranged, enhancing the potential for interaction among users.

Flexible Public Spaces

Functionality is critical in this design, which is structured to easily transform based on specific event needs. This ensures the spaces stay relevant and can effectively accommodate the changing requirements of the community. The arrangement of these adaptable environments highlights a commitment to user experience and accessibility.

The result is an environment that feels alive and vibrant. By focusing on adaptability and community interaction, the design creates a strong bond between the built environment and its users, reflecting a true sense of urban life.

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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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