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Transitional Glass Facades and Green Roofs Elevate Community Engagement in Urban Cultural Spaces

Authors:
Gaurav Rachamalla, Jabili Sirineni
Transitional Glass Facades and Green Roofs Elevate Community Engagement in Urban Cultural Spaces

Project in-detail

Transitional glass facades combined with green roofs create an inviting environment that fosters community interaction and cultural exchange within a dynamic urban cultural hub.
5 key facts about this project
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Transitional glass facades create continuous visual connections between the interior and exterior spaces.
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Green roofs integrated throughout promote local biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural support while enhancing natural acoustics.
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A bent A-frame design allows for expansive open spaces adaptable to various community activities.
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Charred wooden shingles offer fire resistance and a distinctive aesthetic to the building's exterior.

### Overview

Located in an urban environment characterized by cultural diversity, the "Transit – Interventions for Culture Laboratory" serves as a cultural hub focused on facilitating interactions among various communities. The design intent emphasizes the importance of culture as a dynamic phenomenon, shaped through shared experiences and dialogues. By integrating various programs within the laboratory, the architecture seeks to redefine conventional community interactions, fostering a space for exploration and engagement.

### Spatial Connectivity

The layout encourages fluid movement throughout the building while blurring the distinction between indoor and outdoor environments. Transitional glass surfaces function as both barriers and connectors, allowing visitors to engage with the space and its surroundings actively. This approach enhances accessibility and promotes social interactions, making it a welcoming environment for a diverse range of cultural activities.

### Material Strategy and Sustainability

A carefully selected palette of materials underpins the project's design intent. Concrete provides structural integrity, while extensive use of glass ensures transparency and visual continuity with the urban context. The inclusion of wood adds warmth to the interiors, promoting a comfortable atmosphere conducive to creativity. Steel facilitates flexible spatial arrangements, supporting various programmatic needs.

Sustainability is integral to the design, reflected in features such as roof gardens and integrated planters that enhance urban biodiversity. These elements not only contribute to aesthetic appeal but also foster a connection between city dwellers and nature. The combination of these materials and sustainable practices embodies a commitment to eco-conscious architecture, aligning with contemporary design principles.

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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

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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