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Transparent Production Facility Featuring Glass and Brick Cladding with Rooftop Community Space

Authors:
Erion Qalliaj, Freddy Bravo
Transparent Production Facility Featuring Glass and Brick Cladding with Rooftop Community Space

Project in-detail

With a facade of glass and brick that invites external observation, the facility integrates a rooftop terrace for community engagement and educational events within a dedicated production space for vinyl pressing.
5 key facts about this project
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The facility incorporates a transparent production area, allowing public observation of the vinyl pressing process.
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A rooftop terrace designed for community events enhances social interaction and engagement.
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Charred wooden shingles provide both aesthetic appeal and fire resistance, ensuring durability.
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The use of cross-laminated timber panels promotes sustainable building practices and improved structural performance.
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Brick cladding on the facade references the historical context of the site while adding texture to the design.

### Project Overview

The Mango Vinyl Press (MVP) is designed to function as a multi-use space that supports vinyl production, educational opportunities, and community engagement within a revitalized urban context. Located in an area characterized by both industrial heritage and recreational green spaces, the project aims to enhance local economic activity and attract visitors by integrating with existing urban paths and tourist routes.

### Design Strategy

The spatial organization of the MVP is linear, with distinct zoning that aligns with intended functionalities. The ground floor features a production area alongside a vinyl café that encourages culinary and creative interactions. The second floor accommodates exhibition spaces and office environments, while the third floor hosts event venues, co-working spaces, and educational rooms. This layout is designed to be flexible, accommodating various activities tailored to industry professionals and the general public, thereby promoting a community-focused environment.

### Material Selection and Facade Composition

A thoughtful selection of materials underscores the architectural intent, balancing structural integrity with aesthetic appeal. Reinforced concrete forms the building’s core, complemented by extensive glass elements that facilitate natural light and transparency. Steel accents contribute contemporary stylistic notes, while wood adds warmth to communal areas. Brick cladding on the façade reinforces the historical context of the site, providing textural richness and establishing a connection to traditional architecture. The interplay of solid and void within the façade design fosters visual engagement, allowing passersby to glimpse activities occurring within, thereby blurring the boundary between inside and out.

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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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