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Translucent Concrete and Angular Geometry Redefine Urban Gathering Space

Authors:
Naro Goller, Fatima Yilmaz
Translucent Concrete and Angular Geometry Redefine Urban Gathering Space

Project in-detail

Angular forms and translucent concrete create a dynamic urban focal point designed for versatile community gatherings and artistic expressions.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates translucent concrete to enhance natural light and visual connectivity.
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Utilizes angular geometry to create dynamic spatial experiences within the hall.
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Features flexible layouts to accommodate various performance and gathering types.
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Emphasizes community engagement with communal areas that encourage interaction.
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Strategically positioned to engage with historical context while offering modern functionality.

### Overview
Located in Galen Square, Rome, the multi-purpose poetry hall is designed to integrate modern architectural principles with the rich historical context of the surrounding urban environment. The project embodies the concept of fragmentation, reflecting Rome's complex architectural heritage while establishing a distinct identity that promotes communal and artistic engagement.

### Spatial Organization
The design is organized across three distinct levels, each serving a specific function to accommodate a variety of activities. The street level features an inviting entrance leading to the main hall, complemented by communal areas such as a café and bar to encourage social interaction among visitors. The basement levels contain conference rooms and adaptable spaces suitable for formal gatherings, poetry readings, and performances. The upper levels house the central poetry hall, designed for flexible configurations that facilitate both intimate and larger events.

### Materiality and Structural Innovation
The structure employs a mix of reinforced and translucent concrete, highlighting its durability while allowing natural light to enhance the interior atmosphere. The incorporation of glass elements fosters a connection to the outside environment, while steel components provide essential support for the complex, angular geometries of the design. Additionally, the use of high-performance materials ensures structural integrity while minimizing environmental impact, aligning with contemporary sustainability practices. This approach not only reflects a dialogue with the historical context of Rome but also establishes a contemporary architectural language that resonates with the city's evolving cultural 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.

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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