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Weathered Steel and Meandering Pathways Enhance Community Interaction in Urban Landscape

Authors:
Graciano Macarrón Stamp, Blanca Macarron Jaqueti, Begoña Lazaro Perez, Cristina Duran Salcines
Weathered Steel and Meandering Pathways Enhance Community Interaction in Urban Landscape

Project in-detail

Utilizing weathered steel and integrated landscaping, the design creates a dynamic pathway that fosters community interaction throughout the urban environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Weathered steel elements provide durability and enhance the project’s connection to the urban environment.
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Native plantings create biodiversity while reducing the urban heat effect.
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Integrated interactive artwork reflects local cultural heritage, enriching user experiences.
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Meandering pathways encourage exploration, fostering spontaneous social interactions.
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Underground spaces offer sheltered areas for gatherings and exhibitions, adding depth to the design.

### Overview

Located within the urban context of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius, the design embodies a systematic exploration of movement and experience through a carefully articulated pathway. This project integrates physical and emotional aspects of the journey, emphasizing the significance of community interaction and historical reflection within the public realm. The conceptual framework aims to create a cohesive narrative that ties the individual experiences of users to the collective memories of the region.

### Spatial Narrative and Engagement

The pathway is designed with a winding layout that encourages exploration and interaction, mimicking natural trails to soften the urban landscape. This continuous flow not only guides users through the space but also fosters a sense of intrigue and discovery. By integrating the natural environment with architectural elements, the design enhances the user experience, allowing individuals to engage meaningfully with their surroundings while reflecting on their personal narratives and communal identity.

### Material Choices and Sustainability

The materials used in the design reflect a commitment to both aesthetic resilience and functional integrity. Weathered steel is utilized for guardrails and structural elements, providing durability while evoking a sense of history. Timber accents throughout various features, from seating areas to exhibition spaces, establish a warmth that connects users to nature. Concrete serves as a foundational material, ensuring stability for permanent installations, while glass promotes transparency, facilitating interaction between interior and exterior spaces.

The design also incorporates living vegetation, enhancing biodiversity and improving urban ecology, while multifunctional spaces provide a variety of uses, including community gathering areas and exhibition spaces. This integration promotes a blend of art, culture, and social interaction, contributing to a dynamic urban experience.

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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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