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Steel Platforms Overlooking Volcanic Craters

Author:
Alexander Evstropov
Steel Platforms Overlooking Volcanic Craters

Project in-detail

Elevated steel platforms provide panoramic views of a volcanic landscape while offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage closely with the geological features of the site.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated platforms are anchored with a central steel core for structural stability.
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Visitors can access a console embedded at -15.0 meters for an immersive experience.
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Partially covered canopies enhance visitor comfort while allowing for open views.
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The design concept evokes a bird perched at the edge of a volcanic crater.
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Multiple levels offer diverse perspectives of the surrounding volcanic landscape.

Ice land Volcano Lookout Point is set within a volcanic landscape, designed to provide visitors with a unique opportunity to engage with the dramatic scenery. The project features multiple viewing platforms that allow for observation of the natural environment. The concept evokes the image of a bird perched at the edge of a crater, highlighting the connection between human structures and the surrounding landscape. Accessibility and interaction are central to the design, creating an area for reflection and appreciation of nature.

STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION

The design includes three levels of viewing platforms, which are connected by elevators and stairs. This arrangement facilitates easy movement for visitors, ensuring that they can explore the site comfortably. The elevator core acts as the main support for the platforms, playing a critical role in both stability and functionality. Each level is expertly positioned to provide diverse views of the volcanic landscape while reducing visual disruption to the environment.

SITE INTEGRATION

A notable aspect of the design is a platform located on the slope of the volcano, which is set at -15.0 meters. This specific placement allows visitors to experience the terrain closely, fostering a stronger connection with the geological features. The platforms incorporate canopies, providing partial shelter for visitors and enhancing their comfort without blocking views of the surroundings.

MATERIALITY AND AESTHETIC

Steel is the primary material used in the structure, selected for its strength and durability. The steel supports and shrouds contribute to the overall visual character of the design, demonstrating a modern approach to blending with the natural world. This material choice not only ensures that the structure can withstand environmental conditions but also aligns well with the visual elements of the landscape.

Attention to detail is evident in the canopies, which serve both practical and aesthetic roles. They create interesting patterns of light and shadow that enhance the overall experience for visitors, inviting them to linger and observe the landscape.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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.

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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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