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Versatile Family Living With Geometric Patterns and Sustainable Composite Panels

Author:
Khaled Ali Mohamed Eldoghry
Versatile Family Living With Geometric Patterns and Sustainable Composite Panels

Project in-detail

Characterized by its multifunctional spaces and the integration of sustainable composite panels, the design caters to contemporary family living while respecting cultural needs and promoting community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Encourages cultural interaction with designated spaces for female gatherings.
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Utilizes composite panels for enhanced insulation in a hot climate.
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Incorporates a flexible garage space that can convert into a multifunctional room.
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Features an open to below design that maximizes natural light throughout the home.
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Includes a landscaped terrace that extends the living area outdoors.

### Project Overview
Located in an urban setting, the townhouse complex aims to address the contemporary needs of modern families through a design that balances flexibility with cultural considerations. This development integrates innovative architectural solutions to create a living environment that acknowledges both traditional values and modern requirements.

### Spatial Strategy
The project features three distinct levels—Ground Floor, First Floor, and Penthouse—each with a carefully considered spatial organization to facilitate movement and privacy.

The Ground Floor incorporates an entrance lobby leading to an open-plan living and dining area, designed to enhance family interaction. A dedicated female sitting area accounts for cultural norms and provides a space for social gatherings, while a separate servant’s block ensures privacy for live-in staff. The First Floor comprises family suites, each with ensuite bathrooms, creating individual retreats for residents while maintaining connectivity through an open-to-below space that encourages natural light and visual continuity. The Penthouse level features an open terrace that extends the living space outdoors, promoting leisure activities.

### Material and Sustainability Considerations
The selection of materials for this project emphasizes durability and sustainability without compromising aesthetic appeal. Concrete forms the structural backbone of the design, while extensive use of glass increases natural light and visual openness. Steel provides essential support, enhancing the modern architectural expression. The facades utilize composite panels that offer both thermal insulation and dynamic visual interest. The landscaping employs native plant species to reduce water consumption and support local biodiversity.

Designed with adaptability in mind, various spaces within the townhouse can be repurposed according to evolving family needs, such as a garage that transforms into a multifunctional room. Structural orientation optimizes energy efficiency, and integrated mechanical systems for heating and cooling are tailored to the regional climate, showcasing a commitment to sustainable living in a contemporary context.

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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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