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Triangular Landscape Folly Constructed With Dimensional Lumber For Community Engagement

Author:
Tom Monteyne
Triangular Landscape Folly Constructed With Dimensional Lumber For Community Engagement

Project in-detail

A triangular folly constructed from dimensional lumber serves as both a community gathering space and a food preparation facility, transforming its role between seasonal festivals and everyday interactions.
5 key facts about this project
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Triangular form enhances spatial clarity and visual connection to the landscape.
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Radial layout promotes interaction between food vendors and festival attendees.
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Convertible use between a food facility and a community folly supports year-round engagement.
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Constructed using readily available dimensional lumber for straightforward assembly.
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Elevated seating area provides vantage points for performance viewing and social activities.

"Food and Folly at the Festival" is a multifunctional space located in a community-centric setting, designed to serve food and encourage social interaction during festival events. The design focuses on flexibility, creating connections through its layout while fitting well with the surrounding environment. The triangular shape adds to the overall aesthetic, making the space inviting for visitors.

Design Flexibility

The structure primarily acts as a food preparation and serving facility during a festival that lasts about ten days. However, in the off-season, it changes into a landscape folly, attracting passersby and offering them a chance to engage with its unique design. This dual function highlights both short-term utility and long-term value for the community, ensuring a continuous relationship with the space.

Spatial Arrangement

Vendor areas are arranged in a radial pattern, which supports interaction among food providers and enhances audience engagement. This layout allows festival-goers to move freely, creating a lively atmosphere where social connections can develop. The thoughtful organization of space encourages communal participation, making it easy for users to explore various food options.

Material Considerations

While the presentation does not go into detail about specific materials, it suggests the use of readily available dimensional lumber components. This approach makes construction straightforward. The choice of simple materials aligns with the community-oriented design, promoting an accessible space that invites all. The focus on practicality helps ensure that the design remains functional and easy to maintain.

The structure includes a flat area at the top that serves as potential seating or staging space. This design detail adds versatility to the facility. It allows visitors to engage with events or performances from a raised position. This element enhances the overall experience, contributing to a meaningful connection between users and the environment.

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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.

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