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Timber Structure With Galvanized Steel Elements Enhancing Nature Park Access

Author:
Juan Ricardes
Timber Structure With Galvanized Steel Elements Enhancing Nature Park Access

Project in-detail

Constructed with timber and galvanized steel, the observation tower integrates accessible pathways and viewing platforms, enhancing visitor experience within the natural landscape of Kemeri Nature Park.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed entirely from pressure-treated timber for durability in outdoor conditions.
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Features modular boardwalk segments that enhance visitor mobility and access.
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Includes timber shades to provide shelter while maintaining a connection to nature.
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Incorporates a transitional deck area designed for community gathering and rest.
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Employs galvanized steel elements to reinforce structural integrity with minimal visual impact.

The Kemeri Nature Park Observation Tower is a well-designed structure situated within Kemeri Nature Park. It functions both as an observation point and a gateway, enhancing the experience for visitors exploring the diverse landscapes. The overall design concept emphasizes accessibility, ensuring that people of all mobility levels can engage with the views available from various heights throughout the tower.

Structural Composition
The design includes well-thought-out architectural components that provide stability and utility. Base timber acts as a foundational element, anchoring the entire structure to the landscape. At the top level, seating offers visitors a place to stop and take in the expansive views of the park, creating a stronger connection to the outdoor environment.

Accessibility Features
The layout prioritizes inclusivity by promoting smooth movement throughout the tower. Modular boardwalk segments connect different observation points, allowing visitors the flexibility to navigate freely. Vertical timber posts support the structure while maintaining clear sightlines. The timber decking has a maximum gap of 0.02 meters between boards, ensuring safety while allowing for effective water drainage.

Environmental Integration
The observation tower integrates carefully with its natural surroundings. Timber shades above the boardwalk create sheltered areas, providing relief from the sun and enhancing visitor comfort. The transitional and rest deck area encourages social interaction, allowing people to gather and share their experience. Walkway railings ensure safety, complemented by galvanized steel L blades that provide necessary support without compromising the design.

Sustainable Material Choices
Sustainability plays a key role in the material selection. The use of locally sourced pressure-treated wood enhances durability in outdoor conditions. This choice supports long-term maintenance while ensuring the structure remains functional over time. The combination of practical elements and thoughtful design creates spaces that fulfill user needs and enrich the overall environment of the park.

The seating at the upper level invites visitors to linger, focusing their attention on views that connect them to the surrounding landscape.

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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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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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