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Triangular Timber Cabins with Polycarbonate Walls Embracing Natural Landscapes

Authors:
Petra Vojtasikova, Pawel Bussold
Triangular Timber Cabins with Polycarbonate Walls Embracing Natural Landscapes

Project in-detail

Triangular cabins constructed from timber and enveloped in polycarbonate resonate with the natural sand dune landscape, providing a modular accommodation experience that emphasizes sustainability and communal interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Triangular cabin design reflects the local sand dune formations.
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Extensive use of polycarbonate panels enhances natural light and visibility.
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Sustainable materials include charred wooden shingles for durability.
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Modular arrangement fosters community interaction while ensuring privacy.
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Cabins strategically oriented to optimize passive solar heating.

## Overview of Repose Village

Repose Village is situated along the Amber Road Tracking in Latvia, designed to provide a contemporary camping experience that emphasizes a connection with the natural environment. The architectural concept draws upon the four classical elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire—integrating them into distinct functional modules that reflect the characteristics of the Latvian landscape, particularly its sandy beaches and varied natural topography.

### Spatial Organization and Geometry

The layout features cabins constructed in the form of triangular prisms, promoting both cohesion and visual dynamism within the setting. The angles and contours of each cabin are thoughtfully aligned with the surrounding sand dunes, fostering an interaction between the built environment and nature. This arrangement allows for communal gatherings while simultaneously offering privacy to occupants. Open-plan designs enhance the versatility of the interiors, accommodating diverse activities and group dynamics.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Material choices are integral to the project’s ethos, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and environmental integration. Timber serves as the primary structural component, providing warmth and an eco-friendly profile. The use of polycarbonate panels enhances natural light diffusion while creating transparency between the interior and exterior spaces. Sand is incorporated into various surfaces to deepen the connection to the local landscape, while concrete ensures durability in foundational elements. This combination aims to minimize the ecological footprint and underscores a design that prioritizes sustainable practices while maintaining structural integrity.

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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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