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Soundscape Integration Through Concrete-Glass Structures in a Natural Retreat

Author:
Ping-Sheng Lee
Soundscape Integration Through Concrete-Glass Structures in a Natural Retreat

Project in-detail

Utilizing a harmonious blend of soundscape design and concrete-glass structures, this meditation camp fosters tranquility and reflection in a thoughtfully integrated natural setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes soundscape design to enhance the meditative experience.
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Incorporates extensive glazing for optimal natural light integration.
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Features rainwater recovery systems for sustainable water management.
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Employs locally sourced materials to reduce environmental impact.
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Includes private retreat spaces interconnected by reflective pathways.

**Overview**

"Bach's Reverberation" is a meditation camp located within a tranquil environment that draws inspiration from the intersection of music and meditation. This architectural design aims to create a holistic space conducive to self-reflection and tranquility by integrating natural elements, historical context, and contemporary structural innovation.

**Spatial Arrangement and Outdoor Integration**

The layout emphasizes a fluid connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, facilitating both communal and solitary experiences. Key features include a central meditation hall that serves as a gathering space, surrounded by nature to enhance mindfulness. Adjacent dining and gathering areas promote community interaction, while private retreats offer intimate environments for personal reflection. The design also incorporates terraces and courtyards, which encourage engagement with the natural landscape, creating pathways that mirror musical lines to foster exploration and quiet contemplation.

**Material Selection and Sustainability**

Material choices play a critical role in achieving the project's vision. The primary structure is formed with durable concrete, complemented by extensive use of glass to allow natural light to permeate meditation areas, enhancing the connection to the outdoors. Local wood introduces warmth to the interiors, while steel provides structural integrity and a modern aesthetic. Natural stone cladding echoes surrounding landscapes and promotes cohesion with the environment. The camp also emphasizes sustainability, featuring rainwater recovery systems and thoughtfully integrated greenery that adapts to seasonal changes, reinforcing the connection between the built environment and 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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