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Weathered Steel and Concrete Form a Community Hub Rooted in Historical Significance

Author:
Frank Hatton
Weathered Steel and Concrete Form a Community Hub Rooted in Historical Significance

Project in-detail

Crafted from weathered steel and concrete, the architectural design pays homage to historical narratives while facilitating community engagement through versatile gathering spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with corten steel, the façade develops a natural patina that enhances durability and visual appeal.
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The design incorporates extensive glass panels that create unobstructed views, fostering connections with the surrounding landscape.
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Mezzanine levels provide versatile space for displays while allowing natural light to permeate the interior.
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Folding architectural elements contribute to both aesthetic complexity and functional circulation routes.
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Historical references in the design are woven into the spatial arrangement, emphasizing community identity and memory.

## Overview

"LINK-AGE" is situated in a historically significant area of the Baltic region, designed to foster human connection and remembrance. The project aims to create a physical and metaphorical link between past and present, encapsulating themes of unity and collective identity. By reflecting on pivotal historical events, particularly the Baltic Way, the design serves as both a tribute to peaceful resistance and a space for community engagement.

## Historical Resonance and Human Scale

The architectural approach underscores historical resonance, with design elements intentionally reflecting moments of solidarity and the struggle for independence. Open spaces are prioritized to enhance human interaction, inviting community dialogue and fostering connection among visitors. The architecture employs a balanced integration of fragments and angles, creating dynamic environments that encourage exploration while offering varied perspectives on historical narratives.

## Materiality and Spatial Organization

A thoughtful selection of materials shapes the project's character, emphasizing resilience and renewal. Corten steel features prominently on the façade, symbolizing endurance, while concrete provides visual stability through abstract volumes. Glass components are strategically used to establish transparency and invite natural light, bridging internal and external spaces.

The spatial layout promotes fluid circulation, with exhibition areas merging with communal spaces to facilitate reflection and interaction. Mezzanine levels provide additional vantage points for guests, enriching the overall visitor experience through varied engagement with the exhibits and the surrounding environment.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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