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Timber Facade That Embraces Natural Light in Community Space

Authors:
Jude Najjar, Marah Nassar
Timber Facade That Embraces Natural Light in Community Space

Project in-detail

The use of timber in the facade creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while maximizing natural light in a versatile community space designed for interaction and engagement.
5 key facts about this project
01
Use of cross-laminated timber enhances structural efficiency and sustainability.
02
Charred wooden shingles provide fire resistance and a unique texture.
03
Bent A-frame design maximizes height and spatial openness.
04
Careful integration with the landscape encourages natural interaction.
05
Ample natural light creates a welcoming atmosphere throughout the space.

The Timber Pavilion is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves as a multifunctional space that engages the community. The design focuses on creating a strong connection with the surrounding environment. This project invites interaction and aims to enhance the user experience through thoughtful planning and organization.

Ground Plan

The layout of the Timber Pavilion supports movement and access between different areas. Each part of the plan is carefully arranged to encourage a flow between indoors and outdoors. This arrangement promotes interaction among visitors, highlighting the pavilion’s role as a central space for community activities.

East Elevation

The east elevation features a facade that responds well to the landscape around it. With large openings, the design allows natural light to enter the building, contributing to a bright and inviting atmosphere. The facade's design elements create visual interest while maintaining a balance with the environmental context, making the pavilion an engaging presence in the area.

Section B - B

In Section B - B, the vertical arrangement of spaces becomes clear. This layout highlights how different areas within the pavilion are layered and organized. The design ensures easy movement while creating openness. Light and air flow are priorities, enhancing comfort for the people using the space throughout the day.

Timber stands out as the main material in the construction, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. This choice not only aligns with environmentally friendly practices but also brings warmth to the pavilion. The result is a space that encourages exploration and interaction, where users can connect with both the interior areas and the natural surroundings.

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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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