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Translucent Glass Facade with Steel Frame Enhancing Natural Light in a Contemporary Art Exhibit

Author:
Andrew Mikio Hubbard
Translucent Glass Facade with Steel Frame Enhancing Natural Light in a Contemporary Art Exhibit

Project in-detail

A translucent glass facade and a steel frame complement the museum's mountain-inspired corridor design, creating an engaging environment for contemporary art exhibition.
5 key facts about this project
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Translucent glass panels are integrated into the steel frame to maximize natural light.
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The museum's bent A-frame design mirrors the surrounding mountain landscape.
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Artworks are displayed on adjustable wall-mounted panels for versatile engagement.
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Cross-laminated timber panels are utilized to enhance sustainability in construction.
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Charred wooden shingles add a unique texture and weather resistance to the facade.

**Overview**
The Divide Museum, conceived as a unique exhibition space, examines the multifaceted relationship between art, nature, and geographical boundaries. Situated in a landscape resonating with themes of division, the museum functions as both a venue for artistic expression and a platform for dialogue on ecological and ideological divides. The design integrates physical and metaphorical layers of separation to encourage reflection on their impacts within the environment and society.

**Spatial Strategy and User Experience**
The architectural layout presents a linear and sculptural corridor that mirrors the contours of mountain ridges, enhancing the conceptual framework of traversing divides. Artworks are displayed through strategically placed wall-mounted panels, inviting visitors to engage with the pieces while navigating through light-drenched spaces. This experience takes cues from the principles of a camera obscura, where light, reflection, and spatial orientation converge to shape visitor perception. The arrangement promotes an interactive dialogue between the viewer and the exhibited art, inviting individual interpretations of the landscapes on display.

**Materiality and Contextual Integration**
The construction employs a combination of steel, glass, concrete, and wood, reinforcing both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. Steel provides durability, while glass facilitates natural light and transparency, fostering a connection with the surrounding landscape. Concrete serves as a stable foundation that grounds the design, embodying a balance between civilization and nature. The inclusion of wood offers warmth and tactility, complementing the raw aesthetic of the overall structure. This careful material selection not only supports functional performance but also symbolically represents the interplay between the natural environment and human-made constructs, aligned with the thematic explorations integral to the museum's mission.

The geographic context draws inspiration from significant natural features, particularly evoking the imagery of mountain ranges like the Triple Divide Peak, directly linking the museum's purpose to the landscapes that inform both the exhibited works and the visitor experience.

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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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