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Translucent Glass Facade and Biophilic Design in a Sustainable Timber Hub

Authors:
Aalhad Pande, Bilal Khan, Jasvinder Singh, Priyank Jaiswal
Translucent Glass Facade and Biophilic Design in a Sustainable Timber Hub

Project in-detail

A translucent glass facade integrates with biophilic elements and sustainable timber construction to create a multifunctional hub that serves as a collaborative space for the creative community.
5 key facts about this project
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Translucent glass facade enhances natural lighting and visibility into creative spaces.
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Sustainable materials include charred wooden shingles for weather resistance.
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Bent A-frame design creates distinctive spatial experiences and encourages interaction.
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Integrated vertical gardens improve air quality and promote biodiversity.
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Flexible multipurpose areas adapt to various community events and activities.

## Overview

The Adelaide Creative Community Hub is located in the urban core of Adelaide, Australia, designed to serve as a center for collaboration and innovation among artists, musicians, and creative professionals. The project's intent is to establish a communal environment where interactions are facilitated through versatile spaces, promoting artistic expression and engagement within the local community. By redefining traditional notions of creative spaces, the hub aspires to integrate art, culture, and community, reinforcing the idea that creativity is a continuous process rather than a series of finalized works.

## Spatial Arrangement and Functionality

The design incorporates a strategic spatial organization focused on accessibility and communal engagement. A central lift hub elevates the structure and allows lower levels to serve as open gathering areas. This configuration encourages visual connectivity between different activities, such as workshops, studios, and performance spaces, fostering an interactive atmosphere. The hub features multipurpose rooms, including a library, exhibition areas, and a café, each designed to accommodate a diverse array of functions. Outdoor features, such as terraces and green roofs, further enhance the user experience by providing natural environments that inspire creativity.

## Material Selection and Environmental Integration

A carefully curated material palette supports the project's vision for transparency and sustainability. Extensive use of glass allows natural light to permeate the interior, creating an inviting and open atmosphere. Steel elements provide structural resilience while facilitating expansive interior configurations. Wooden finishes contribute warmth and human scale to the modern aesthetic. Additionally, the integration of biophilic design through green roofs and vertical gardens promotes ecological sustainability, enhancing both the visual appeal and functional performance of the building. Dynamic LED panels on the facade allow for adaptable exhibitions, ensuring that the hub remains a responsive participant in the cultural dialogue of the city.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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