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Translucent Polycarbonate Facade With Reclaimed Brick Elements for Community Engagement

Authors:
teejutha chomparn, bhumipat mekkmullika
Translucent Polycarbonate Facade With Reclaimed Brick Elements for Community Engagement

Project in-detail

The polycarbonate facade, seamlessly integrated with reclaimed brick, creates a luminous environment that enhances community engagement through versatile spaces for cultural activities.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates a polycarbonate facade for optimal natural lighting.
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Utilizes reclaimed brick to honor historical context.
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Features adaptable spaces designed for diverse community activities.
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Includes strategic landscaping to enhance urban biodiversity.
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Incorporates accessibility features for inclusive design.

### Overview

The Adelaide Creative Community Hub, situated in the Victoria Square area of Adelaide, Australia, is designed as a multifunctional space that promotes creativity and community interaction. This strategically located hub not only reflects the historical context of its surroundings but also addresses the contemporary needs of a diverse population, enhancing urban life and encouraging cultural exchange. The design aims to create a dynamic environment where various community activities, including exhibitions and workshops, can thrive.

### Spatial Configuration and Natural Light

The hub's architectural layout emphasizes an open-plan structure that fosters flexibility and adaptability. Key areas are defined to facilitate engagement among users, including a reception zone for visitors, common leisure spaces for social interactions, and versatile workshop and performance areas. The design prioritizes natural light, utilizing a fully glazed polycarbonate façade and strategically placed openings to enhance illumination and airflow. This approach not only benefits aesthetic qualities but also contributes to the building's sustainability objectives.

### Material Selection and Accessibility

A thoughtful selection of materials underpins the project's design ethos. Brick is employed to honor historical significance, while polycarbonate and glass elements enhance transparency and create a sense of openness. The use of steel provides structural support alongside natural wood accents that contribute to a balanced aesthetic. The design ensures inclusivity through various accessibility features, such as ramps, tactile indicators, and clear signage, making the hub accessible to all individuals. By integrating these elements, the hub builds a bridge between historical reverence and contemporary functional needs.

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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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