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Translucent Core Framing Expansive Views in a Wooden Landscape Pavilion

Authors:
Matheus Alves rocha siqueira, Thiago Macedo bento, Murilo Rayel de araujo, Bruno Wolff monaco
Translucent Core Framing Expansive Views in a Wooden Landscape Pavilion

Project in-detail

A translucent core anchors a wooden structure that creates a microclimate and frames expansive landscape views, serving as a multifunctional space for exhibitions and community gatherings.
5 key facts about this project
01
Translucent core allows natural light diffusion throughout the interior.
02
Wide, slanted wooden roof enhances thermal performance and weather resistance.
03
Strategic openings frame views of the surrounding landscape and volcano.
04
Freestanding furniture supports flexible spatial configurations for various events.
05
Elevated structure creates a distinct microclimate separate from the terrain.

The architectural design is located in a diverse and dramatic landscape, intended to respond thoughtfully to its environmental context. It functions as a protective space that addresses temperature variations and wind through layered structures that trap heat. The wide, slanted wooden roof enhances both the look of the design and its performance, fostering a strong link with the surrounding nature.

Design Concept

Two main squared forms define the design: the first outlines a translucent core that acts as the central area for activities, while the second establishes a clear boundary connecting the inside with the outside. This layout creates enough space for circulation, allowing for distinct areas while still relating to the landscape. The outer form stands apart from the rocky ground, helping to create a specific microclimate that enriches the experience for visitors.

Facade and Openings

The facade plays a key role in the overall design intention. The carefully placed openings allow for framed views of the expansive landscape, bringing in natural light and forming a connection with the environment outside. This approach encourages a relationship between the building and nature, enhancing both the visual qualities and the practical interactions within the structure.

Interior Layout

Inside, the space is organized to blend functional areas with supportive infrastructure while enhancing the user experience. There are specific zones for reception, exhibitions, and a café that provide flexible areas for interaction. Freestanding furniture allows for different arrangements, accommodating various uses and gatherings. The rotation of the core creates dynamic spaces, guiding people’s movement and promoting important views as they enter.

Circulation and Experience

The design directs movement through the building by centering on the core, establishing visual links to the outdoor landscape. This arrangement supports easy navigation, encouraging people to engage with both the interior and exterior. Light filters through the openings, casting shadows that change throughout the day, enhancing the atmosphere inside.

The choice of a wooden structure supports the design by complementing the natural surroundings. It offers both warmth and durability while contributing to the overall experience people have within this unique space.

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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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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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