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Spiral Walkway Embracing Trees With Steel Structure and Sustainable Timber for Outdoor Reading Spaces

Authors:
Pauline Meyer, Andela Cvisic
Spiral Walkway Embracing Trees With Steel Structure and Sustainable Timber for Outdoor Reading Spaces

Project in-detail

A spiral walkway constructed with sustainable timber and a steel substructure seamlessly envelops a tree, creating an inviting space for outdoor reading and interaction within public parks.
5 key facts about this project
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Spiral walkway design encourages exploration and engagement with the surrounding park environment.
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Integration of bookshelves offers immediate access to literature for visitors.
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Constructed around an existing tree to minimize environmental impact and enhance natural aesthetics.
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Sustainable materials include a steel substructure paired with timber for durability and ecological sensitivity.
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Bicycle racks promote alternative transportation, inviting broader community participation.

### Overview

The project is located within Mangfallpark and Luitpoldpark in Rosenheim, Germany, aiming to create an outdoor reading environment that integrates literature with natural landscapes. By offering this setting, the design facilitates an immersive reading experience, promoting community engagement and interaction with the surrounding greenery.

### Spatial Dynamics and User Engagement

The design features a spiral walkway that winds around existing trees, symbolizing exploration and growth akin to a narrative journey. Integrated seating along the spiral promotes comfort for users, allowing them to relax while reading. Embedded bookshelves enhance accessibility to literature, further enriching the user experience. The incorporation of bicycle racks encourages eco-friendly transportation, emphasizing the project's role in fostering a communal atmosphere.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations

The primary materials used include sustainably sourced wood for seating and bookshelves, which provides both aesthetic value and comfort. A steel substructure ensures structural stability while minimizing ecological disruption. Furthermore, the design is adaptable to various tree heights, reflecting an environmentally sensitive approach that effectively combines architectural intent with the existing landscape, achieving a minimal ecological footprint.

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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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