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Trellis Structure Featuring Transparent Glass and Sustainable Wood Within Wetland Ecosystem

Authors:
Luca Mudry, Faddi Dalma, Péter Róbert Szabó
Trellis Structure Featuring Transparent Glass and Sustainable Wood Within Wetland Ecosystem

Project in-detail

An open trellis structure built with sustainable wood and transparent glass culminates in a series of elevated platforms, providing an unobstructed view for birdwatchers in a delicate wetland ecosystem.
5 key facts about this project
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An open trellis design enhances visibility while minimizing visual obstruction in the landscape.
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The structure utilizes locally sourced sustainable wood, reinforcing environmental sensitivity.
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Elevated platforms are strategically placed to provide optimal birdwatching vantage points.
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Transparent glass panels maintain unobstructed views, integrating the structure with its surroundings.
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The design incorporates pathways that connect to the wetland, promoting ecological accessibility.

## Pape Bird Observation Tower

### Overview
The Pape Bird Observation Tower is located in the ecologically rich wetlands of Pape. The project focuses on enhancing the birdwatching experience by providing a multifunctional observation space that connects visitors with the surrounding natural environment. The design aims to create an inviting structure that supports wildlife observation while reflecting the site's unique landscape characteristics.

### Architectural Form and Spatial Organization
The tower features an open, trellis-like frame that provides unobstructed views from various angles and allows natural light and air to flow through the structure. Its vertical form enhances visibility from a distance, while the layout includes a series of platforms interconnected by a spiral staircase. This configuration encourages visitors to engage with the environment, pausing at different elevations to observe wildlife and appreciate diverse perspectives of the landscape.

### Material Selection and Environmental Integration
The choice of materials emphasizes sustainability and harmony with the natural context. Wood is used for framing and flooring, imparting warmth and ecological benefits. Steel provides structural reinforcement, while glass is incorporated at observation points to enhance visibility and maintain transparency between the interior and exterior. Concrete is utilized in foundational elements to ensure stability in the wetland environment. The design integrates walkways that connect the tower to the natural pathways, enabling visitors to navigate the marshy terrain while preserving wildlife habitats.

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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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