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Translucent Glass Facade and Vertical Timber Grids Enhancing Community Functionality

Author:
Samuel Aprianto Budiono
Translucent Glass Facade and Vertical Timber Grids Enhancing Community Functionality

Project in-detail

The interplay of translucent glass and vertical timber grids creates an inviting environment that maximizes community engagement within a multifunctional cultural hub.
5 key facts about this project
01
A bent A-frame design enhances structural efficiency while creating dynamic interior spaces.
02
Translucent glass façades allow natural light to flood interior areas, promoting well-being.
03
Vertical timber grids provide aesthetic appeal and support sustainable construction practices.
04
Charred wooden shingles contribute to fire resistance and a textured surface finish.
05
Open-air gathering spaces foster community interaction and engagement in the urban landscape.

### Project Overview
Located in the New Town Development of Jakarta, Indonesia, the architectural endeavor spans 10,000 square meters and is conceptualized around themes inspired by musical compositions and natural elements. The design focuses on creating a cohesive relationship between the building and its urban context, utilizing forms and features that echo the fluidity and dynamism of clouds.

### Spatial Strategy
The architectural layout features a series of undulating forms that not only convey aesthetic movement but also enhance airflow and provide diverse vantage points for occupants. The façade incorporates vertical fins that generate dynamic shadows, contributing to both visual appeal and energy efficiency by minimizing solar heat gain. The interior includes versatile areas such as a 10,000-capacity auditorium designed with an innovative "heavenly thrust" that promotes an uplifting ambiance for performances and gatherings. Additional spaces are dedicated to multipurpose functions, educational facilities, and wellness areas, accommodating a variety of community needs.

### Materiality and Environmental Integration
A range of materials has been selected for their functional and aesthetic properties. Predominant use of glass in the façades fosters transparency and maximizes natural light, while steel provides structural integrity. Concrete elements ensure thermal efficiency, and wood is incorporated to create a warm, inviting atmosphere within the interiors. The design emphasizes sustainability by leveraging the site’s proximity to green spaces and water bodies, which not only enhances the ambiance but also supports passive climate-responsive strategies through thoughtful orientation that considers prevailing winds and sunlight patterns.

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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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