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Terraced Living Spaces with Integrated Planters and Community Amenities

Authors:
Lidia Birukova, Yevgenia Watts
Terraced Living Spaces with Integrated Planters and Community Amenities

Project in-detail

Open terraces with integrated planters connect private and communal spaces in a modular housing solution designed for urban living, promoting flexibility and community engagement through essential amenities like childcare and cafes.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular units can be rotated and stacked to create diverse configurations.
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Each module includes options for open terraces with integrated planters.
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Ground floor spaces are adaptable for commercial use, enhancing community access.
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Design prioritizes pedestrian-friendly planning while recognizing car ownership.
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Community amenities include daycare and cafes integrated within the housing footprint.

The Tree House project presents a modular housing solution designed with flexibility and community at its core. Located in an urban setting, it caters to a wide range of residents, including young professionals, families, and seniors. Each unit is crafted to adapt to the changing needs of its occupants while fostering a sense of connection among neighbors.

Modular Design

The architectural concept is based on a single unit that can be stacked, mirrored, or rotated to create various configurations on a standard single-family lot. This approach allows for growth and encourages a community atmosphere through shared spaces. By arranging the units vertically, the design increases density without overwhelming the surrounding urban area, making it particularly well-suited for transitional locations.

Indoor-Outdoor Connection

A significant aspect of the Tree House is its focus on linking indoor and outdoor spaces. Each module features options for open terraces that come with integrated planters, which enhance the quality of outdoor living. This emphasis on outdoor space is particularly important in urban environments, where access to nature is often limited. As a result, residents can enjoy fresh air and green views while maintaining a comfortable indoor lifestyle.

Community Amenities

Essential amenities are strategically incorporated into the project to promote community engagement. Ground floor spaces may include daycare facilities, cafes, and communal areas, addressing daily needs without requiring residents to travel far. This thoughtful integration supports social interactions among the residents and contributes to a vibrant local economy. Access to these shared facilities helps create a supportive living environment.

Landscape Integration

The project pays careful attention to landscaping, focusing on both ecological balance and visual appeal. Features such as landscape buffers and new park trees provide essential green spaces for the community. This attention to nature improves the aesthetic quality of the environment and offers residents opportunities to connect with the outdoors, enhancing their overall living experience.

The Tree House serves as a practical solution to current housing challenges. By blending flexible design with strong community elements, it addresses the needs of modern residents while fitting well within the urban landscape. The arrangement of private and shared spaces encourages interaction and creates a lively, engaging atmosphere.

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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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