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Textile Patterns and Transparent Glass Frame a Multifunctional Hub for Fashion and Community

Authors:
George Carapanu, Ionut Iosif Sescu
Textile Patterns and Transparent Glass Frame a Multifunctional Hub for Fashion and Community

Project in-detail

Textile patterns adorn the glass façade of a modern hub that integrates community engagement and educational spaces within the fashion industry.
5 key facts about this project
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Textile patterns integrated into the façade echo fashion design principles.
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A bent A-frame structure enhances both aesthetic appeal and spatial functionality.
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Extensive use of glass promotes natural light while maintaining transparent boundaries with the urban context.
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Educational spaces are seamlessly integrated with retail areas to foster community learning.
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Sustainable materials, including charred wooden shingles, contribute to the building's resilience and eco-friendly approach.

## Overview

The Fashion Hub is a multifunctional facility situated in a vibrant area renowned for fashion and cultural activities. The intent behind the design is to create a space that fosters interaction among visitors while accommodating diverse functions including exhibitions, retail, and educational offerings. With an emphasis on adaptability and community engagement, the architectural approach is crafted to enhance the user experience and integrate seamlessly with the surrounding urban environment.

### Spatial Strategy

The layout of the Fashion Hub prioritizes fluid movement and engagement, featuring open public areas at ground level that foster social interactions. Designated zones for exhibitions and pop-up events coexist with dedicated educational spaces that facilitate workshops aligned with industry themes. Retail areas are interwoven throughout the design, promoting an immersive shopping experience that connects visitors with the cultural context of the fashion industry. The incorporation of ramps serves to enhance accessibility and guide movement between levels, reinforcing the concept of a continuous journey within the space.

### Material Selection

Materiality is essential to the design’s functionality and aesthetic appeal. Extensive use of glass in the façade ensures transparency and maximizes natural light, enhancing visitor engagement with the surroundings. The structural framework, composed of steel, allows for expansive column-free interiors that support a variety of programming. Concrete is utilized for foundational and flooring elements, chosen for its durability and capacity to withstand high traffic. Additionally, the integration of textile-inspired patterns on the exterior façade reflects the thematic focus on fashion, resonating both visually and texturally with users.

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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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