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Wooden Columns and Natural Brown Facade in a Recreational Community Space

Authors:
Giedrius Bujokas, Augustė Bujokaitė
Wooden Columns and Natural Brown Facade in a Recreational Community Space

Project in-detail

Constructed using wooden columns and natural brown facade tiles, the building offers a well-organized space for recreation and community engagement amidst a serene woodland setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Wooden columns create a natural connection between the interior and exterior spaces.
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The natural brown facade tiles enhance the building's integration with the surrounding landscape.
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Recreational facilities include a children's playground and sports courts, catering to diverse activities.
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Designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to all areas.
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Environmental strategies promote comfort through passive solar heating and summer heat reduction.

The design is set in a tranquil woodland area, focusing on connecting the built structure to the surrounding nature. The aim is to create spaces that are not only practical but also enhance the experience of being in a natural setting. This approach invites users to engage more deeply with both the architecture and the landscape, promoting a sense of harmony.

Site Organization

The layout is structured to make the most of views into the wooded surroundings, allowing light and nature to enter the building. Public areas such as a gallery, café, and terrace provide around 605 square meters of space for relaxation and socializing. Recreational offerings include camping sites, a children's playground, and facilities for basketball and tennis. This variety ensures the space can cater to a wide range of activities and visitors.

Accessibility and Use

Consideration for accessibility is a prominent aspect of the design. Features are in place to accommodate people with disabilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the amenities. The dimensions of the structure—11 meters wide, 42.2 meters long, and 13.6 meters high—allow it to comfortably hold up to 191 individuals. This arrangement supports varied uses and experiences during busy times.

Material Considerations

Materials are thoughtfully chosen to relate to the environment. The exterior showcases wooden columns along with facade tiles in natural brown. These selections help the building connect visually with the landscape, reflecting an understanding of its context. This attention to material helps maintain a natural aesthetic that complements the location.

Environmental strategies are integrated into the design, allowing sunlight to illuminate interior spaces in winter. During warmer months, the building’s design mitigates heat exposure. This approach shows a careful response to climatic conditions, ensuring comfort throughout the seasons. The project reflects a focus on both functionality and a respectful relationship with nature, highlighting the importance of thoughtful design details.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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