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Trapezoidal Community Spaces Enhanced by Local Materials

Authors:
Gergely Kelecsényi, Áron Sándor, Benjámin Márffy
Trapezoidal Community Spaces Enhanced by Local Materials

Project in-detail

A slightly trapezoidal form integrates local materials to create communal spaces that foster interaction, aimed at enhancing the living conditions of socially deprived residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a slightly trapezoidal form to enhance spatial dynamics.
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Incorporates local materials to support regional craftsmanship.
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Features adaptable communal areas designed for social interaction.
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Supports backyard crop production to promote self-sufficiency.
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Prioritizes natural light through thoughtful layout solutions.

The project focuses on creating a communal living environment that aims to foster social connections and address the needs of individuals within an urban setting. It recognizes the challenges of excessive individualism and globalism, which can lead to a loss of community and personal connections. By prioritizing the construction of residences that promote shared living experiences, the design seeks to enhance the quality of life for socially deprived groups while emphasizing the importance of community ties.

Design Approach

The approach utilizes a slightly trapezoidal form that offers both visual curiosity and practical use. This form allows for a variety of spaces within the building, accommodating the diverse needs of residents. The design mirrors its urban context, taking cues from local traditions to ensure relevance and connection to the surrounding environment.

Material Choice

While the presentation does not specify exact materials, it emphasizes the importance of employing local resources in the construction process. This strategy aims to keep costs manageable and empowers the local workforce. The choice of affordable materials aligns with the project's goal of providing social housing, ensuring that the design remains accessible to those in need.

Spatial Configuration

The layout of the building is intentional, providing ample space for various activities and functions. This flexibility allows residents to adapt their living spaces to suit their lifestyles. Key aspects include the potential for personal expression within individual units and communal areas that foster interaction among residents.

Light and Nature

The design thoughtfully incorporates natural light, which enhances both comfort and the overall atmosphere inside the building. There are intentional transitions between indoor and outdoor areas, allowing for easy movement and connection to nature. Features for outdoor crop production and energy solutions are included, promoting self-sufficiency among residents.

The structure includes open spaces that serve as both private retreats and places for community gatherings, enhancing interaction and building friendships among residents.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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