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Stackable Modules with Seamless Integration for Flexible Living

Authors:
Jonas Klemens, Elif siva Dinler
Stackable Modules with Seamless Integration for Flexible Living

Project in-detail

Stackable modules joined with spigots create a flexible living environment that adapts to the changing needs of residents while maintaining an efficient use of space.
5 key facts about this project
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Stackable module design allows for easy reconfiguration and relocation.
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Prefabricated units enable efficient construction and transportation.
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Spigot connections facilitate quick assembly and disassembly.
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Open floor plan enhances indoor-outdoor connection and social interaction.
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Private and public spaces are thoughtfully divided for comfort and functionality.

The design focuses on a modular living solution that caters to various lifestyles. The project is set in an adaptable urban environment, emphasizing flexibility for residents. With a design concept centered on stackable modules, it optimizes space use while making transportation and assembly straightforward. This approach serves households that may require different living arrangements as their needs change over time.

Modular Configuration

The system allows for easy assembly of modules, which can be transported together on a single truck. The reduced height of each module supports this mobility, making it practical for relocating homes. This approach addresses the demands of modern living, where residents often seek homes that can change with them throughout their lives.

Spatial Organization

The internal layout separates spaces into public and private areas, keeping a ratio of 60/40. Central to the design is a spacious living and dining area that opens up to a terrace, strengthening the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. This arrangement promotes social interaction, while the two bedrooms situated at the back provide a quiet retreat for rest.

Versatile Floorplan

The overall floorplan includes a total ground area of 90 square meters, resulting in an effective living space of 81 square meters. Each modular unit fits together with dimensions ranging from 5.5 meters by 3.5 meters to 7 meters by 3.5 meters. This modularity allows for varied configurations, enabling residents to combine units into distinct room types that suit their specific needs, whether for a single person or a family.

Adaptability and Sustainability

Prefabricated modules are joined using spigots, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. This method enhances the portability of the units, making it simple to reconfigure living spaces as needed. Such a construction approach reflects a commitment to sustainability, ensuring that the design remains relevant and functional over time.

In the end, the project presents a thoughtful living concept where flexibility supports modern urban life, merging practical design with a focus on community and individual needs.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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