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Walnut Accents and Natural Light Enhance a Linear Family Residence in Jordan

Author:
Julien Michel Jean Dufourcq
Walnut Accents and Natural Light Enhance a Linear Family Residence in Jordan

Project in-detail

Incorporating walnut accents and maximizing natural light, the design prioritizes sustainability and cultural integration, offering a modern family residence that fosters connection to the environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates a traditional Maijlis for enhanced social interaction.
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Features a linear layout that optimizes airflow throughout the residence.
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for both aesthetics and durability.
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Includes large glass panels to maximize natural light and external views.
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Integrates sustainable practices through passive heating and cooling methods.

### Project Overview

The Line House is situated within a contemporary residential context, aiming to redefine modern living through its thoughtful design principles. The project focuses on sustainability and efficiency, utilizing an elongated form that accommodates designated functional areas and promotes natural light and ventilation. The layout fosters a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, balancing privacy with opportunities for community interaction.

### Spatial Configuration

The dwelling features a deliberate spatial arrangement across two levels.

**Ground Floor**: The entry point integrates a driver area, facilitating smooth access from outside. The domestic room serves as a central hub for family interactions, while a dedicated storage and laundry area enhances service efficiency without interfering with the home's aesthetic. An open kitchen design promotes sociability during meal preparation, leading into a living room that seamlessly connects to outdoor areas. Additionally, a Majlis serves as a culturally relevant gathering space, and a technical area discreetly houses utility systems.

**Second Floor**: This level accommodates four bedrooms, prioritizing comfort and tranquility, each designed to optimize natural light and airflow. A centralized corridor ensures ease of movement between personal quarters, maintaining both accessibility and privacy.

### Material Selection

Material choices in the Line House have been carefully considered to achieve a balance of aesthetic appeal and functional performance.

**Exterior Finish**: The façade is clad in a clean beige covering, providing a contemporary look that complements the surrounding environment. Accents of walnut wood contribute warmth and character, integrating seamlessly with the structure's linear design. Large glass panels throughout promote energy efficiency by maximizing natural light and maintaining visual connections to the outdoors.

**Landscaping**: The incorporation of greenery and thoughtfully designed outdoor areas enhances the connection to nature, encouraging outdoor activities and further establishing a harmonious relationship between built and unbuilt environments.

The Line House exemplifies a residential design that prioritizes sustainable practices, cultural relevance, and aesthetic cohesion, ensuring each space serves both functional and experiential needs.

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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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