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Weathered Steel and Expansive Glass Integrate With Natural Landscapes in a Coastal Dining Experience

Author:
Pascal Marcel Golda
Weathered Steel and Expansive Glass Integrate With Natural Landscapes in a Coastal Dining Experience

Project in-detail

Crafted from weathered steel and expansive glass, the design establishes a seamless connection with the Isle of Skye’s rugged landscape, offering a contemporary dining experience that emphasizes openness and light.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with weathered steel to blend with the coastal environment.
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Designed with expansive glass walls to maximize natural light and views.
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Utilizes a bent A-frame structure to enhance spatial dynamics.
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Incorporates sustainable timber materials for warmth and durability.
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Features an open-plan layout that fosters a communal dining experience.

### Overview
Located on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, the 375-square meter restaurant is designed to foster a connection between the built environment and the surrounding landscape. The intent of the design is to create a space characterized by openness and visual continuity, where natural light is maximized through large windows that open the interior to the exterior environment. The layout is carefully planned to encourage communal experiences while enhancing sensory interactions with nature.

### Spatial Strategy
The restaurant's design emphasizes the concept of unrestricted flow throughout its spaces. The entrance features a cylindrical design that welcomes patrons, while the bar and dining area serve as the central operational focus. A distinctive roof geometry creates visually engaging spatial divisions, facilitating guest movement and providing unobstructed views of the landscape. The kitchen is strategically located behind the bar, promoting transparency in culinary processes and enhancing the overall dining experience by integrating the kitchen and dining environments cohesively.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Materials have been chosen to reflect the rugged character of the Scottish environment while employing contemporary building techniques. The primary use of timber offers warmth and contrasts effectively with weathered steel, which provides durability and an industrial aesthetic suited for coastal weather. Expansive glass panels blur the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, maximizing natural light and reinforcing the connection to the surrounding landscape. Concrete elements within the bar and dining areas not only support structural integrity but also contribute sculpturally to the overall aesthetic. The combination of these materials results in a resilient and contextually relevant design, aligning with sustainable practices and principles of environmental stewardship.

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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.

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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