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Sustainable Stilt System Embraces Natural Landscape in Community Residence

Authors:
Laviana Tan, Kristin Regina, Devin defriza Harisdani, Puguh ramos Swardana
Sustainable Stilt System Embraces Natural Landscape in Community Residence

Project in-detail

Elevated on a stilt construction system, the residence seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape of Fantova, employing rainwater harvesting for sustainability while providing a communal space for artists and educational activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated structure reduces environmental impact while preserving existing olive trees.
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Rainwater harvesting system enhances sustainability and resource efficiency.
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Central public plaza fosters community interaction and cultural exchange.
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Wide openings connect living spaces to the surrounding natural landscape.
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Stilt construction allows for future eco-farming opportunities.

La Rama – Connected Space occupies a scenic area in Fantova, designed to serve as an artists' residence and educational complex. The project aims to blend the buildings with the natural landscape, fostering community engagement and encouraging sustainability alongside artistic activities.

Spatial Organization

The layout is organized around a central axis, which acts as the main pathway connecting different spaces across the site. This axis encourages visitors to move through the area on foot or with carts, maintaining a natural atmosphere while reducing car traffic. The intention is to create an inviting environment for exploration.

Central to La Rama is a public area designed for community interactions. This plaza serves as a focal point, providing space for various activities and allowing individuals to come together. It highlights the importance of cultural exchange and collective creativity among residents and artists.

Sustainability Integration

Sustainability is a key focus of the design. The project incorporates a construction system elevated on stilts, significantly reducing its environmental impact. By limiting development to 30% of the area, mature olive trees remain part of the landscape, which helps to preserve local biodiversity and promote an ecological balance.

Rainwater harvesting is implemented as a primary water management strategy. This allows the site to make efficient use of its natural resources. Skylights are strategically placed to provide natural light, enhancing energy efficiency while creating a connection between the interior and the surrounding environment.

The artist's residence features wide openings that frame views of the beautiful landscape of La Puebla de Fantova. These features allow plenty of natural light and fresh air to enter the living spaces. Such design choices encourage a sense of harmony with nature, enriching the daily experiences of those who inhabit the space.

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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