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Translucent Glass Facade and Geometric Form Enhance Connectivity in Sustainable Fashion Center

Authors:
alfonso ruete, Borja Prendes, Juan Dublang, diego herguera
Translucent Glass Facade and Geometric Form Enhance Connectivity in Sustainable Fashion Center

Project in-detail

The central atrium, framed by a translucent glass facade and rich geometric forms, serves as a vibrant hub for collaboration and creativity within the fashion industry.
5 key facts about this project
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The building incorporates a unique bent A-frame design that optimizes spatial integrity and aesthetics.
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Translucent glass panels provide natural light while maintaining visual connectivity with the surroundings.
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Cross-laminated timber panels enhance structural performance and sustainability throughout the project.
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Charred wooden shingles are used to create a distinct texture and improve weather resistance.
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A central atrium functions as both a social and exhibition space, promoting interaction within the fashion community.

### Project Overview

The Fashion Hub is a contemporary architectural project located in the Commercial City Center of Bangkok, near the Phloen Chit Wai District. Designed as a creative center for the fashion industry, the structure aims to integrate technology with artistic expression, promoting collaboration while aligning with both local cultural dynamics and global fashion trends.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction

The architectural design is centered around the concept of a "Container," featuring a collage of angular geometries that reflect both modern aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship. The asymmetrical layouts of the upper levels enhance visual interest and user engagement, while scaling techniques are employed to create a hierarchy that facilitates navigation. A central atrium serves as the heart of the building, designed to foster social interaction and accommodate events such as fashion shows and exhibitions. Vertical circulation points throughout the hub enhance accessibility, connecting various functional areas effectively.

### Material Choices and Sustainability Features

The material palette is selected for its durability and thematic cohesion. Reinforced concrete forms the structural backbone, while expansive glass panels in the facade promote natural light and visual connectivity to the surrounding environment. A metal framework enhances the structure's stability and aligns with the modern aesthetic, while colored translucent materials create a vibrant atmosphere that reflects light. Sustainability is a key consideration, evident in passive solar heating, natural ventilation solutions, and rainwater harvesting systems, all contributing to the project’s environmentally conscious approach.

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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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