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Underground Tunnel Connecting Community Spaces With Sustainable Water Filtration Systems

Authors:
Aghvan Harutyunyan, Narek Minasyan, Arman Vardanyan, Narek Minassian, Arman Vardanyan
Underground Tunnel Connecting Community Spaces With Sustainable Water Filtration Systems

Project in-detail

An underground tunnel connects distinct community spaces within a modern hotel, highlighting a sustainable water filtration system that supports the surrounding vineyards.
5 key facts about this project
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Underground tunnel enhances accessibility between hotel spaces.
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Water filtration system reuses sewage for vineyard irrigation.
03
Integration of historical winery elements into modern design.
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Community-focused layout encourages social interaction among guests.
05
Green roof system supports local biodiversity and environmental health.

The Monte D'Oiro Wine Hotel is located in a historic region known for its vineyards and traditional winemaking. The design blends modern elements with the characteristics of an existing winery and barrel room. Guests can experience both contemporary spaces and the heritage of the area. The concept focuses on creating “environment branches” that encourage interaction and connection with the landscape.

Design Concept

The approach to the design highlights a transition from historical features to contemporary styles. Visitors first encounter the old winery and barrel room, which embody traditional architectural forms. This connection to the past leads to the modern hotel, restaurant, and spa. By using simple and fragmented shapes, the design thoughtfully links the old with the new, allowing the spaces to coexist.

Accessibility Features

A key part of the design includes an underground tunnel that connects different areas of the complex. This feature makes it easier for all guests to navigate the site, including those with disabilities. The tunnel serves both a practical and symbolic role, fostering a user-friendly environment. It encourages people to move easily between spaces, enhancing overall experience and interaction.

Sustainability Initiatives

Sustainability is integral to the planning of the hotel. Below-ground water filtration tanks are designed to treat sewage water so it can be used for irrigation in the surrounding vineyards. This practice demonstrates a commitment to reducing waste and being environmentally responsible. The design prioritizes ecological health while maintaining comfort for guests.

Architectural Outcome

The Monte D'Oiro Wine Hotel promotes a sense of community through shared spaces. The hotel, restaurant, and spa are designed to encourage social gatherings and interaction among visitors. A detail worth noting is the green roof system, which helps the building blend into its surroundings and supports local wildlife.

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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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