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Translucent Glass and Reflective Surfaces Complementing Raw Concrete in a Multifunctional Memorial Space

Authors:
Efthymia Katsarou, Eirini Sgouridou
Translucent Glass and Reflective Surfaces Complementing Raw Concrete in a Multifunctional Memorial Space

Project in-detail

Translucent glass panels and reflective surfaces define a memorial space that harmonizes raw concrete with interactive community areas, inviting contemplation and collective remembrance.
5 key facts about this project
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Translucent glass elements allow natural light to create dynamic interior atmospheres throughout the day.
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Reflective surfaces encourage personal engagement and interaction among visitors.
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Raw concrete provides a stark contrast to the delicate glass, enhancing the memorial's visual narrative.
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Community spaces are integrated to facilitate social interactions while honoring collective memories.
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Innovative spatial arrangements guide visitors through varying zones of reflection and contemplation.

**Overview**

"Reflections of Memories" is located within an urban context that emphasizes historical and cultural narratives. The intent of the design is to create a contemplative space that facilitates recollection and reflection, inviting visitors to engage with complex memories and emotional experiences. Through the careful integration of advanced architectural techniques, the project enhances the urban landscape while promoting a sense of collective remembrance.

**Spatial Configuration and Interaction**

The project prioritizes an architectural expression that reflects the emotional weight of memory. Vertical columns symbolize individual stories, interconnected by a transparent facade that imbues the structure with light and encourages interaction. The thoughtful arrangement of spaces allows for both communal gatherings and personal contemplation, balancing societal memory with individual reflection. Variations in ceiling heights and wall forms further enhance the dynamics of the visitor experience; spaces can feel both intimate and expansive depending on the user’s movement through them.

**Materiality and Sustainability**

Material choice is essential to the establishment of the project’s thematic narrative. The use of glass fosters openness and transparency, connecting indoors with the outdoor environment. In contrast, raw concrete serves as the primary structural element, signifying permanence. Reflective surfaces are integrated throughout the design to elicit introspection among visitors, enhancing engagement with their surroundings. Additionally, the building’s double facade improves ventilation and creates a unique interplay of light and shadow, contributing to the building's sustainability while offering a visually dynamic experience. The incorporation of landscaped areas provides a harmonious transition between the structure and its environment, softening the rigidity of the concrete elements.

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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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