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Suspended Living Spaces Integrated with Panoramic Glazing and Natural Wood Elements

Authors:
Mariusz Piwkowski, Jakub Ciszewski, Tomasz Klepek
Suspended Living Spaces Integrated with Panoramic Glazing and Natural Wood Elements
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Crafted with a unique suspended sleeping net and expansive glazing that blurs indoor and outdoor boundaries, this residence emphasizes sustainable materials and functional design to enhance the inhabitant's connection with the surrounding landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Crafted with a suspended sleeping net to enhance outdoor immersion.
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Extensive use of cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for added durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Designed with large glass walls to maximize natural light and views.
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Features a bent A-frame structure that promotes effective water runoff.

The Net is designed as a modern residential space that emphasizes a seamless connection with nature. It integrates advanced design principles focusing on sustainability, user comfort, and aesthetic simplicity.

The architectural layout utilizes extensive glass elements, providing panoramic views and enhancing natural lighting within the interior spaces. The project aims to offer an immersive living experience, allowing occupants to engage actively with their surroundings.

Innovative Architectural Features

A defining characteristic of "The Net" is its unique "sleeping net" feature. This element allows users to rest suspended in a space that is meticulously arranged to ensure comfort while maintaining a connection to the outdoor environment.

The design incorporates multiple levels, systematically organized into functional zones. The first level serves as an entrance and storage area, providing essential services such as a bathroom. The subsequent levels facilitate various functions, with dedicated areas for sleeping and resting, characterized by built-in features that optimize space usage.

Materiality

Material selection is critical in this project. Wood is used extensively for structural elements, imparting warmth and a natural aesthetic. Stone cladding adds durability and visual weight to the façade, while glass walls create transparency, allowing the landscape to be a vital part of the interior experience. This choice of materials not only enhances comfort and ambiance but also aligns with sustainable design practices by utilizing resources that minimize environmental impact.

Functional Design Principles

The design emphasizes fluidity and versatility, accommodating a range of activities from relaxation to social interaction. The spaces are carefully delineated yet interconnected, promoting movement and engagement among the occupants.

The architectural design leverages large glass surfaces to facilitate daylight entry, reducing the need for artificial lighting and enhancing energy efficiency. The project emerges as a blend of function and environment, offering a unique architectural response to the need for modern living while respecting natural landscapes.

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The Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 competition invites architects and designers worldwide to rethink small-scale living by creating an off-grid, modular micro dwelling under 25 m². Now in its 11th edition, the contest emphasizes sustainable, innovative, and human-centered design that demonstrates how compact living can have a big impact.

With a €100,000 prize fund, entries will be evaluated for originality, efficiency, and their response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. The competition is open to everyone, with submissions allowed individually or in teams of up to four. Registration closes on 30 September 2026, and winners will be announced on 15 December 2026.

By celebrating creativity within strict limits, MICROHOME 2026 continues to push the boundaries of compact architecture and sustainable living.

MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION
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