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Telescopic Framework With Carbon Fiber and Modular Timber Integration Along The Latvian Coast

Author:
Shuxin Wu
Telescopic Framework With Carbon Fiber and Modular Timber Integration Along The Latvian Coast

Project in-detail

Utilizing a telescopic framework crafted from carbon fiber and modular timber, the design seamlessly integrates with the coastal landscape to provide flexible community spaces for social interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a telescopic framework allowing for adaptable spatial configurations.
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Incorporates carbon fiber for a lightweight yet durable exterior structure.
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Features modular design elements that promote community interaction and flexibility.
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Elevated on timber stilts to minimize land disturbance and enhance coastal views.
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Employs charred wooden shingles for both aesthetic appeal and weather resistance.

### Overview and Context
Located along the Latvian Coastal Trail, the “Monsters InFormation” project was developed for the Amber Road Trekking Cabins architecture competition. The design aims to harmonize with the natural landscape while employing a contemporary architectural language. Key objectives include fostering community engagement, promoting sustainability, and ensuring adaptability within the built environment.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction
The structure comprises multiple interconnected modules characterized by unique polygonal geometries, which create a dynamic façade that interacts with light and shadow. The telescopic frame allows for various configurations, enabling flexibility to accommodate diverse user needs. Informal gathering spaces have been integrated throughout the design to encourage social interaction, reflecting a commitment to communal living over isolation.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
Construction materials are chosen for their lightweight, durable, and environmentally friendly properties. Carbon fiber forms the exterior shell, paired with locally sourced timber for structural support, enhancing warmth and aesthetic resonance with the coastal environment. Tensile fabric shelters provide additional weather protection, while aluminum elements add resilience and a modern touch. The integration of triple-pane glazing ensures energy efficiency and sound insulation. Elevated on timber stilts, the design minimizes ecological disruption while maximizing coastal views, exemplifying a commitment to sustainable practices in architectural design.

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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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