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Translucent Facade with Composite Panels Supporting Flexible Collaborative Workspaces

Authors:
Miroslav Stafi, Julia Azamatova, Alexander Kharin
Translucent Facade with Composite Panels Supporting Flexible Collaborative Workspaces

Project in-detail

The integration of a translucent facade with composite panels creates an engaging visual connection while fostering dynamic collaborative workspaces in an urban environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Translucent facade enhances natural light while maintaining privacy.
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Composite panels provide elevated thermal performance and durability.
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Flexible layouts accommodate varying work styles and collaboration.
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Green spaces integrated within the design promote occupant well-being.
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Overhanging elements create shaded outdoor areas for user engagement.

The Tokyo Pop Lab is an innovative architectural project situated in a dynamic urban environment. Designed with a focus on functionality and engagement, the building serves as a modern workspace, integrating both individual and collaborative work areas. The architecture emphasizes transparency and interaction, evident in its expansive glass facades that connect the interior with the cityscape while maximizing natural light. This design is indicative of contemporary architectural trends that prioritize sustainability and community involvement.

The project embodies a vision of workspace redefinition, where the environment encourages creativity and collaboration. It enables different work styles through flexible layouts, fostering a culture of interaction among its occupants. The ground floor is designed to facilitate public engagement, contributing to the overall vitality of the urban landscape.

Innovative Facade and Materials One of the unique aspects of the Tokyo Pop Lab is its facade, which combines multiple materials to create visual interest and functionality. The extensive use of glass allows for unobstructed views and natural lighting, promoting a sense of openness. In contrast, steel structural elements provide necessary support while allowing for expansive floor plans.

The building incorporates composite panels for both aesthetic appeal and insulation properties, enhancing energy efficiency. Overhanging elements are integral to the design, enabling shaded outdoor spaces that invite occupants to engage with the environment. The carefully selected materials work cohesively to create a striking visual language while addressing the functional needs of modern workspaces.

Dynamic Interior Spaces The interior layout of the Tokyo Pop Lab is characterized by a mix of private and communal areas, supporting varied work preferences. Collaborative spaces are strategically located to promote interaction, while private offices offer focused work environments. Vertical circulation is thoughtfully integrated, ensuring accessibility throughout the building.

The design incorporates landscaped areas surrounding the structure, emphasizing environmental sustainability. These green spaces encourage connection with nature, positively influencing the wellbeing of occupants. Building features include dedicated zones for community events, enhancing the project’s role as a hub for collaboration and creativity within the urban fabric.

For more detailed insights into the Tokyo Pop Lab, including architectural plans, sections, and design ideas, readers are encouraged to explore the project presentation further. The architectural elements provide rich context for understanding the innovative approaches that define this project.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge invites architects and designers to create iconic public sculptures for one of two sites in Saudi Arabia: Abu Hadriyah Road or the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar. Proposals should reflect Saudi identity, culture, and future aspirations.

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The Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge is an international architecture and design competition inviting creatives to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s public spaces. With a total prize fund of €50,000, the competition calls for sculptural proposals that merge cultural symbolism with innovative design, offering participants a chance to see their concepts brought to life in a rapidly transforming national context.

Organised by Buildner in partnership with the Mujassam Watan Initiative, the challenge focuses on two prominent locations: Abu Hadriyah Road, a major highway and gateway into the Eastern Province, and the Tharwa Sea Front in Al-Khobar, a pedestrian-focused waterfront district. Designers must select one site and develop a sculpture that engages with its surroundings—whether addressing the fast-paced dynamism of a transit corridor or creating moments of interaction along a coastal promenade.

Proposals should be bold, site-specific, and rooted in narrative—drawing on themes such as heritage, national identity, transformation, and dialogue. Environmental responsiveness, material durability, and feasibility are strongly encouraged, as winning projects may be selected for actual construction.

Each submission must include four A2 landscape presentation boards, a cover image, and a written project description. The competition is open to professionals and students alike, working individually or in teams of up to four people. No professional license is required.

Registration is open until July 24, 2025, with final submissions due by August 27, 2025. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2025.

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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