
F5 [REFRESH] MICROHOME
SUSTAINABLE MICRO HOME PROPOSAL
PROJECT STATUS: KINGSPAN BUILDNER INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION 2024
LOCATION: SOUTHERN AFRICA

![F5 [Refresh] Microhome Concept Sketch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_1ab7711d2172442ab48d4861dcac1821~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_327,h_198,q_90/1ead20_1ab7711d2172442ab48d4861dcac1821~mv2.jpg)


![F5 [Refresh] Microhome Conceptual Sketch - Kitchen](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_15b7c26e42d148ff9a7107aa9ca4969a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_229,q_90/1ead20_15b7c26e42d148ff9a7107aa9ca4969a~mv2.jpg)
![F5 [Refresh] Microhome Conceptual Sketch - Water Trough](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_581b3b5d1a9c46f0b5cb4b3e0dee53a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_274,h_134,q_90/1ead20_581b3b5d1a9c46f0b5cb4b3e0dee53a8~mv2.jpg)
![F5 [Refresh] Microhome Conceptual Sketch - Insulation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_c25b1c5f5166463abcdd1d2f6f6fe216~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_201,h_134,q_90/1ead20_c25b1c5f5166463abcdd1d2f6f6fe216~mv2.png)






![F5 [Refresh] Conceptual Perspective](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_84f8e2fbbe26400bb0bf22efd13d607a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_272,q_90/1ead20_84f8e2fbbe26400bb0bf22efd13d607a~mv2.jpg)
![F5 [Refresh] Conceptual Elevation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_fe197f4240ab425dae7bdcb4ee051cfd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_299,h_136,q_90/1ead20_fe197f4240ab425dae7bdcb4ee051cfd~mv2.jpg)

![F5 [Refresh] Plan Sketch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_7620ede150cd44e2b54c9e3f0f892a72~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_176,h_280,q_90/1ead20_7620ede150cd44e2b54c9e3f0f892a72~mv2.jpg)






![F5 [Refresh] with Natural Insulative Cover](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1ead20_703eceb6f0254d4190504439df858310~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_168,q_90/1ead20_703eceb6f0254d4190504439df858310~mv2.jpg)





F5 [Refresh] Kingspan Buildner Microhome Design Competition 2024
SOUTHERN AFRICA
With its vast open space, natural heritage and diamond-studded umbrella night skies, Southern Africa provides a mesmerizing backdrop to the microhome project. In the light of global ecological degradation, Africa’s natural wealth and ecological diversity is a source of unlimited potential through conservation and preservation. The F5 [Refresh] microhome provides an immersive experience within its context. Man is supplemental to nature and lives lightly in his lofty abode in the manner of Ndlulamithi or “taller than the trees” - the traditional Tsonga word often ascribed to giraffes and elephants.
Contrary to common perception of a microhome’s spatial limitations, design inspiration for the F5 microhome stems from a commitment to spatial indulgence. Incorporating 25 m2 available floor space in its totality and with nominal obstruction results in increased spatial perception. Interiority is trimmed to extreme minimalism without compromising on comfort. Adaptable by design, F5’s glass and steel structures are encased within an insulative armature which retracts in favorable weather conditions expanding the home outwards and thereby increasing useable outdoor space and programmatic potential. Unused ceiling space is optimized either as pull-down storage space or for services which further provides a multi-functionality to each space.
Kingspan Buildner Micro Home Design Competition 2024
ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO | KINGSPAN MICRO HOME | MICRO HOME ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
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