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Translucent Facades and Elevated Green Spaces in a Collaborative Arts Center

Authors:
Jacobus Pienaar, Natale Zappia
Translucent Facades and Elevated Green Spaces in a Collaborative Arts Center

Project in-detail

With translucent facades and a rooftop garden integrated into its geometric design, the Creative Community Hub serves as a versatile platform for artistic expression and professional development.
5 key facts about this project
01
Translucent facades enhance natural light while maintaining user privacy.
02
The rooftop garden integrates native plant species to promote biodiversity.
03
Charred wooden shingles provide fire resistance and a unique aesthetic.
04
Sky-Walk connects upper levels, fostering an interactive experience.
05
The Creative Zoo concept encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration.

### Project Overview

Located in the center of Adelaide, the Creative Community Hub is strategically situated between Victoria Square and Gouger Street. This facility serves as a center for artistic and professional development, providing an interactive environment aimed at fostering creativity and collaboration. Its design is inspired by the principles articulated by psychologist Esther Perel, which underscore the relationship between creativity and emotional engagement.

### Spatial Organization

The hub's layout is organized across multiple levels, each designated for specific functions while ensuring continuity throughout the building.

- **Level 1** focuses on administrative functions, housing spaces for management and research.
- **Level 2** features a Creative Hub Gallery that showcases individual artistic endeavors.
- **Level 3** is dedicated to performing arts and workshop spaces designed for exploration and outreach.
- **Level 4** includes a rooftop garden that offers a tranquil area for reflection and informal gatherings.
- **Levels 5 and 6** contain spaces that facilitate professional networking and development.

This configuration promotes interaction among users, including students and established professionals, thereby enhancing the creative process.

### Architectural Features and Materiality

The architectural design is distinguished by geometric facades that incorporate dynamic patterns, optimizing natural light while maintaining interior privacy. The **Forum Sphere**, a key structural element, serves as a gathering point and visually embodies the convergence of ideas and community perspectives.

Material choices include glass, reflective surfaces, and sustainable composites, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits such as energy efficiency. The building integrates green technologies, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, minimizing its environmental impact.

One unique aspect of the hub is the **Sky-Walk**, which allows users to experience the upper levels alongside outdoor landscaping, creating an elevated perspective on the surrounding environment. The **Creative Zoo** encourages diverse interactions among community members through workshops and interactive installations, promoting shared experiences and collaboration across various disciplines.

In sum, the design reflects a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, aiming to break down barriers within the creative community while responding thoughtfully to the urban context and enhancing the vibrancy of Adelaide's 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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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