The annual MICROHOME architecture competition is part of the Buildner Small Architecture Appreciation Movement, which hopes to highlight the fact that bigger isn’t always better. With great design and innovative thinking, small-scale architecture could change how this and the next generation view residential property.
The Competition
For the MICROHOME / Edition #6 architecture competition, participants are invited to submit their designs for a micro home – an off-grid modular structure
that would accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple (which will be used as an example of family size throughout the competition series). The only requirement is that the structure’s total floor area does not exceed 25 m2; beyond that, participants are encouraged to be as creative as possible.
Participants are encouraged to rethink spatial organisation and incorporate unique aesthetics, new technologies, and innovative materials that will make the micro home an entirely new form of architecture.
Competition Site
As there is no specified competition site, project designs can be set within any hypothetical site of any size, in either a city or countryside location anywhere in the world. The jury will favour sustainable designs and those projects that look to solve economic, social, and cultural problems through the establishment of new
architectural methods.
Building Programme
- Urban plan
- Elevation/s
- Primary sections
- Primary floor plan/s
- Axonometrics providing information on building systems or illustrating key architectural concepts
- Diagrams:
- Circulation
- Public versus private space
- Lighting
- Landscaping
- Energy systems
- Cityscapes/urban relationships
- Perspectives
- Primary interior spaces
- Primary site locations
Please note that the PRESENTATION DELIVERABLES SET listed above is a suggestion only. Participants can choose to use a selection from it, or propose a
completely different set that would explain their design in the most efficient manner.
Prizes
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Monetary Awards
3 winning proposals, 2 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of EUR7,000 in prize money to competition winners.
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MICROHOME Magazine
A number of entries will be chosen among the winners, honourable mentions, and other selected entries to be included in the next ARCHHIVE BOOKS’ annual
MICROHOME magazine.
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Certificates
Buildner will acknowledge the outstanding performance of all winners with Certificates of Achievement.
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Publicity campaign
“Seen by” one million, “Seen by” 800 000 more, Interview, Movie, Media partners
Important Dates
Preliminary Registration Deadlines
Early Bird Registration: December 15 – February 16
Advance Registration: February 16 – April 18
Last Minute Registration: April 19 – June 16
It is still possible to participate in this competition after the preliminary deadlines, however, a higher late registration fee will be charged.
Closing date for submission: June 17, 2023 (11:59 p.m. London Time)
Announcement of the winners: September 12, 2023
Eligibility
The competition is open to all. No professional qualifications are required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
People who have direct personal or professional relationships with jury panel members or organisers may not participate in this competition.
