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Translucent Panels and Green Hues Enrich Flexible Workspace Design

Author:
Tyler Lovejoy
Translucent Panels and Green Hues Enrich Flexible Workspace Design

Project in-detail

Utilizing translucent panels and vibrant green hues, the design creates a flexible workspace that balances individual productivity with collaborative environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Translucent panels optimize natural light while maintaining user privacy.
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Vibrant color accents enhance creative engagement within the workspace.
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Flexible interior layout accommodates varying team sizes and work styles.
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Smart integration of technology supports remote and in-person collaboration.
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Charred wood shingles provide durability and a distinctive aesthetic.

## Project Overview

Located in a contemporary urban setting, the workspace design addresses the evolving needs of remote workers within a hybrid work framework. Driven by an understanding of current work preferences, the project integrates modern aesthetics with functional elements that enhance collaboration while accommodating individual work styles. By reimagining traditional office layouts, it seeks to optimize user experience in alignment with post-pandemic expectations.

### Spatial Configuration and Flexibility

The layout is strategically designed to support a variety of work habits. It features dedicated workstations for focused tasks alongside flexible spaces that can adapt to different workflows. Communal break rooms and conference areas promote social interaction and collaboration, while private offices provide necessary confidentiality for management activities. The deliberate arrangement of these spaces emphasizes accessibility without compromising the functionality of distinct zones. Transformable areas within the design allow for dynamic usability, representing a notable shift away from conventional office configurations.

### Material Selection and Environmental Considerations

The material palette plays a significant role in shaping the workspace ambiance. Bright colors such as green and blue contribute to a stimulating environment, promoting creativity and calmness. The use of translucent panels enhances natural light infiltration while maintaining user privacy, fostering a more visually engaging atmosphere. Durable concrete flooring supports flexible configurations, along with large glass elements that connect the interior to the exterior environment, crucial for mental well-being. The juxtaposition of smooth and textured surfaces in furnishings enriches the sensory experience, aligning with the project's commitment to personalizing user environments and enhancing overall workplace satisfaction. Sustainable design principles are evident, particularly through the selection of lasting materials and optimization of natural light.

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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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