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Spiral Structure with Glass Facade and Sustainable Timber Integration for Mental Health Reflection

Authors:
Tian Liang, Le Zhang, Hongtao Yu
Spiral Structure with Glass Facade and Sustainable Timber Integration for Mental Health Reflection

Project in-detail

A spiral structure clad in glass and sustainable timber creates an elevated space for reflection and community engagement, addressing the critical theme of mental health.
5 key facts about this project
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Spiral design facilitates a visually engaging ascent, encouraging reflection.
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Structural integration of glass enhances natural light and visibility to surroundings.
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Sustainable timber elements promote eco-friendly construction practices.
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Charred wooden shingles offer a unique aesthetic and fire-resistant quality.
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Elevated community spaces foster interaction and support for mental health discussions.

The Jumper Tower is an architectural project that addresses the complex and sensitive issue of suicide. This design serves as a symbolic structure that aims to engage individuals in dialogue about mental health, encouraging reflection and consideration of life choices. The tower’s form is a slender, spiraling structure that rises prominently, suggesting a journey while providing a safe space for contemplation. By integrating elements of strength and transparency, it seeks to bridge the gap between despair and hope.

Functionally, the Jumper Tower serves as both a physical destination and a metaphorical escape. It provides a platform where individuals can ascend physically, reflecting on their emotional states. The design emphasizes a dual purpose: to offer a sanctuary for those in distress and a community space for shared experiences. The structure invites occupants to reflect on their lives and decisions in a supportive environment, making mental health discussions more accessible and less stigmatized.

The project incorporates several unique design approaches. It utilizes a combination of materials, such as glass, steel, concrete, and wood, to convey openness while maintaining structural integrity. The use of glass is particularly significant, symbolizing clarity and vulnerability; it enhances visibility and creates a connection with the external landscape. The tower's spiral form not only provides an engaging path for users but also signifies the complexity of life’s journey.

Community engagement plays a pivotal role in this project. The design encourages interactions among visitors, fostering an environment where sharing stories is normalized. Administrative spaces within the tower are intended to facilitate conversations about mental health, thereby addressing isolation.

The Jumper Tower’s architectural framework challenges conventional approaches to suicide prevention by creating an environment where individuals feel empowered to make choices about their lives.

For those interested in exploring the intricacies of this project, further details such as architectural plans, architectural sections, and architectural designs are available to provide deeper insights into the architectural ideas behind the Jumper Tower.

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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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