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Tactile Pavers and Braille Storage for Enhanced Navigation in Accessible Living Spaces

Authors:
Chansarivuth Dy, Christinne Runnath, Hong Seak
Tactile Pavers and Braille Storage for Enhanced Navigation in Accessible Living Spaces

Project in-detail

Equipped with tactile pavers and Braille storage, the residence enhances navigation and independence for visually impaired individuals, creating a practical and accessible living space in Cambodia.
5 key facts about this project
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Tactile pavers guide movement throughout the residence.
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Braille labeling is used for all kitchen and storage areas.
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Water features integrate sound for enhanced sensory experience.
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Low-profile drawers promote ease of access for users.
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The layout is designed to minimize distractions in the living space.

The design creates a safe and accessible living space for visually impaired individuals in Cambodia. It focuses on functionality and independence, placing importance on spatial awareness and easy navigation. With tactile features and clear organization, users can move confidently around their home.

Familiar Patterns
Tactile pavers guide users throughout the house, starting at the entry and extending into various areas. These pavers mark distinct pathways, allowing residents to navigate their surroundings with assurance. The layout consists of a straightforward access route where patterns on the floor and walls act as visual aids, helping users understand their movement paths.

Accessible Storage
Storage is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring low-profile drawers in kitchen cabinets and wardrobes. Each drawer is labeled with Braille for easy identification, enabling individuals to find and manage their daily items independently. This focus on practicality ensures that users can locate what they need without assistance, reinforcing their autonomy in the home.

Sensory Integration
Water features are carefully placed in the landscape, adding to the calm atmosphere. The gentle sound of flowing water creates a soothing environment and can serve as a guide for navigation. This element enhances the sensory experience, reinforcing the aim of creating a comfortable living space where residents feel relaxed.

Harmonious Organization
The overall arrangement of the space plays a crucial role in maintaining order and efficiency. Ample storage options ensure that personal items are organized and accessible. Each object can have its own place, minimizing clutter and allowing users to move freely. This thoughtful organization supports independence while promoting ease of daily life.

Design details reflect a clear understanding of the needs of visually impaired individuals, promoting an environment that emphasizes comfort and self-sufficiency.

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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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