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Teleportation Core Within a Community-Centric Cube

Author:
Zhu Cao
Teleportation Core Within a Community-Centric Cube

Project in-detail

A Cube integrates a Meditation Core and innovative teleportation capabilities, fostering a community-focused environment designed for both social interaction and individual reflection.
5 key facts about this project
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Cube design allows for customizable spatial arrangements to support diverse community needs.
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Meditation Core incorporates innovative teleportation features for enhanced user connectivity.
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The Loop circulation system facilitates efficient movement throughout the integrated spaces.
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Holographic Hole provides immersive virtual interaction opportunities within the community.
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Distinct perspectives create varied user experiences, promoting both reflection and engagement.

The design explores human-centric ideas, focusing on interaction and engagement through the concept of the Gallery Path. Located in a virtual environment, it integrates a variety of spaces that invite users to navigate and experience the surroundings. The design aims to create a fluid atmosphere where individual reflection and communal activities coexist, enhancing the space's overall functionality.

Spatial Configuration
Two distinct perspectives outline the project, each presenting unique spatial arrangements for varied user experiences. Perspective 1 includes The Cave, The Pool, The Outer Loop, The Converter Loop, The News Wall, The Observatory, The ALLEY, The Square, The Portal, The Show Room, The Performance Stage, The NFT Artwork, and The Art Park. Each space encourages interaction, allowing for moments of contemplation alongside opportunities for social engagement.

Perspective 2, on the other hand, encompasses The Holographic Hole, The Art Park, The NFT Artwork, The Gallery Path, The Outer Loop, The Panel, The Desert, The Oasis, The Green Belt, The Meditation Core, The Shutter, The Portal, and The Projector. This aspect of the design emphasizes virtual experiences, highlighting the connection between technology and user interaction within these environments.

Core Spaces
Key areas within the design enhance user engagement and interaction. The Meditation/Teleportation Space acts as a main connector, linking users to various environments. It enables a range of experiences, from quiet reflection to broader global connections. The Entertaining Space is intended for a variety of virtual activities and performances, nurturing a sense of community. Additionally, the Working Space includes three different units, each designed to support personal productivity and focus.

Circulation System
A notable feature is the Loop, an innovative circulation system that improves movement throughout the different areas of the Cube. This system ensures an efficient flow and easy transitions between distinct spaces. The Portal, which connects with the Meditation Space, further promotes navigation, allowing users to explore various environments and fostering a sense of interconnectedness.

Visually, the areas are crafted to create immersive experiences that encourage users to engage with their surroundings. Each section is purposefully designed to ensure that it is cohesive and responds to the needs of its users. The arrangement of these spaces not only supports functionality but also enhances the overall experience, inviting exploration and interaction.

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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.

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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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