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MICROHOME 2026 International Architecture Ideas Competition
International open ideas competition for a 25 m² microhome concept, aimed at architects and related built-environment creatives.
The competition seeks conceptual proposals for a self-contained microhome with a maximum internal floor area of 25 m², intended to accommodate a young professional couple. The project focuses on domestic quality at extreme compact scale, addressing living, sleeping, cooking and sanitary functions within a highly constrained footprint, with courtyards or enclosed internal courts counted within the total area. No specific site is defined, allowing proposals to explore transferable spatial, structural and construction strategies rather than site-specific responses. Both prefabricated and on-site construction approaches are permitted, and entries may consider modular extension beyond the initial unit, provided the core 25 m² dwelling remains the primary focus.
Sector
Residential
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Open design competition
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Date Added
24 December 2025
Estimated value
0 5 Million
Consultant Team
The competition is open to individual entrants or teams, with no requirement for named consultants or specialist disciplines stated.
Submission Criteria
1st place – €30k, 2nd place – €10k, 3rd place €5k.
Student Award €10k
The Kingspan Award – €30k. Kingspan Compliments – 3x €5k
Submissions to be prepared and submitted in English
Deliverables:
— Conceptual design proposal for a self-contained microhome with a maximum internal floor area of 25 m²
— Graphic and written material illustrating spatial layout, architectural intent and use of space
— Team submission; individual or group entries permitted
Design Proposal Requirements:
— Proposals must accommodate living, sleeping, cooking and sanitary functions within the 25 m² limit
— Enclosed courtyards or internal courts are included within the maximum permitted area
— No fixed site; proposals are expected to be site-agnostic and transferable
— Prefabricated and on-site construction approaches are permitted
— Modular extension may be explored, provided the core 25 m² dwelling remains the primary focus
Registration Fees:
Architect / Enthusiast / Company
— Early Bird (- 11 Feb) – €75
— Advanced (12 Feb – 27 May) – €95
— Last Minute (28 May – 30 Sep) – €125
Student
— Early Bird (- 11 Feb) – €65
— Advanced (12 Feb – 27 May) – €75
— Last Minute (28 May – 30 Sep) – €95
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