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Subterranean Space With Cantilevered Roof Featuring Glass Facade and Reinforced Concrete Structure For Cultural Engagement

Author:
Serdar Öztürk
Subterranean Space With Cantilevered Roof Featuring Glass Facade and Reinforced Concrete Structure For Cultural Engagement

Project in-detail

A subterranean design with a cantilevered roof and extensive glass facade offers flexible spaces that facilitate community engagement in the arts.
5 key facts about this project
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Subterranean design enhances thermal efficiency by utilizing earth's natural insulation.
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Cantilevered roof structure maximizes natural light while creating sheltered outdoor spaces.
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Extensive use of glass creates visual connectivity between interior and exterior environments.
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Flexible spatial configurations accommodate various cultural events and community gatherings.
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Reinforced concrete elements integrate robust stability with modern aesthetic appeal.

## Overview
The Poetry Hall is situated in Rome, designed as a venue that connects historical narratives with modern architectural practices. The intent is to create a space that embodies the essence of poetry and serves as a cultural hub, engaging users both emotionally and intellectually. This report examines various aspects of the design, including spatial organization, material selection, and environmental considerations.

## Architectural Form and Spatial Layout
The structure features a combination of angular and smooth surfaces, presenting a visually compelling profile that invites exploration from different angles. A distinctive design element is the partially subterranean area, which evokes qualities of depth and introspection, paralleling the nature of poetry. The roof, cantilevered and open, enhances spatial awareness and incorporates a thoughtful arrangement of levels: Level E-0 accommodates public spaces to foster community engagement, Level E-1 includes conference and exhibition areas, and Level E-2 focuses on accessibility and visitor comfort. This layered approach promotes fluid movement among the various functions of the hall, ensuring an interconnected user experience.

## Materiality and Environmental Integration
The selection of materials reflects both the modern ethos of the hall and its contextual relationship with Rome's architectural heritage. Reinforced concrete serves as the primary structural component, providing durability and simplicity, while extensive glass facades facilitate natural light, creating dynamic interior environments. Steel elements not only reinforce the structure but also contribute to its contemporary aesthetic. The overall landscaping design incorporates seating made from weather-resistant materials, inviting outdoor engagement and social interaction. By carefully aligning these design choices with the surrounding public realm, the Poetry Hall emerges as a pivotal addition to the urban landscape, fostering community activity and cultural discourse.

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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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