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Vertical Structures Crafted From Glass and Steel Highlighting Interactive Spaces Within a Sustainable Urban Environment

Author:
KAI-AN PAO
Vertical Structures Crafted From Glass and Steel Highlighting Interactive Spaces Within a Sustainable Urban Environment

Project in-detail

Crafted from glass and steel, the design incorporates vertical structures that facilitate interactive experiences, serving as a museum dedicated to the multifaceted impact of the internet in an urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Designed with transparent glass panels for optimal natural light and visual connectivity.
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Incorporates large digital displays within its vertical structures for real-time data interaction.
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Features a flexible floor plan to adapt exhibition spaces based on changing themes.
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Integrates greenery to create a balance between urban and natural environments.
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Utilizes steel and glass to create a lightweight structure that maximizes height and openness.

### Project Overview

The "Internet Jungle" is an architectural design project located in London, conceived as a museum dedicated to exploring the influence of the internet on modern society. The facility aims to provide a physical manifestation of the evolving digital landscape, emphasizing themes of connectivity and information flow. The design integrates elements that reflect the intersection of physical and virtual realities, creating an engaging environment for visitors.

### Spatial Configuration and Connectivity

The architectural strategy incorporates slender vertical structures that echo forms found in nature, facilitating both spatial organization and user interaction. These tree-like elements not only offer a visually dynamic presence but also support large screens designed for real-time data interaction. This design encourages a continuous engagement with digital content, fostering a vibrant atmosphere that reflects the themes of connectivity and interactivity central to the internet.

### Materiality and Natural Integration

Material choices are foundational to the project, with an emphasis on transparency and structural integrity. Extensive use of glass enhances openness and allows for natural light to permeate interior spaces, while also accommodating digital displays. Steel provides the necessary framework to create expansive areas, with concrete ensuring structural stability. Wood elements are integrated in seating and communal areas, introducing warmth and a tactile contrast to the predominantly cool materials of glass and steel. The inclusion of greenery throughout the design not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also promotes a symbiotic relationship between the natural and built environments, inviting both visitors and passersby to engage with the urban landscape.

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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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