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Translucent Glazing and Suspended Wood Structures Enhancing Community Interaction

Authors:
Yoon Seong Hyeon, Yang Hee Seung
Translucent Glazing and Suspended Wood Structures Enhancing Community Interaction

Project in-detail

Utilizing a distinctive combination of translucent glazing and suspended wood elements, the design fosters a seamless connection between the interior and exterior, promoting community interaction within a multifunctional space.
5 key facts about this project
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Translucent glazing allows for maximum natural light while maintaining interior privacy.
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Suspended wood elements create dynamic ceiling textures that enhance acoustic properties.
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Innovative use of charred wooden shingles provides both aesthetic appeal and fire resistance.
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The layout facilitates a continuous flow of movement, encouraging social interaction among visitors.
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Modular design allows for flexible usage of spaces, adapting to various community needs.

### Overview

"Transparent Ribbon" is situated in an urban environment that emphasizes connectivity with its surroundings while fostering community interaction. The design engages with historical and contemporary narratives, creating a dialogue that prioritizes transparency and accessibility. The intent is to develop a space that invites users to traverse both the exterior landscape and the varied experiences within, enhancing social engagement.

### Spatial Configuration

The internal layout incorporates diverse programmatic spaces, including retail and café areas, designed for accessibility and community engagement. A circular pathway encourages organic movement, allowing for fluid transitions between exhibitions while reinforcing the central themes of unity and peace. The use of modular elements, such as suspended wood components, adds a dynamic aspect to the interior, creating light and shadow play that enriches the user experience.

### Material Specification and Sustainability

The architectural framework employs a steel wire structure for structural integrity while maintaining visual openness through extensive glass façades. This transparency maximizes natural light and creates a warm atmosphere. The combination of suspended wood elements and white concrete columns introduces textural variety, integrating traditional and contemporary design principles. Sustainability is addressed through the strategic use of natural light, minimizing reliance on artificial illumination and harmonizing the built environment with the surrounding landscape. The incorporation of natural materials supports ecological mindfulness, reflecting a commitment to a sustainable architectural practice.

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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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