PREFAB FOLDING POD

This modest, modular, prefabricated pod has been designed with hinged, folded panels to facilitate their shipping and assembly. In its folded-flat configuration the lightweight pod fits on a flatbed truck so it can be transported to any desired location and then un-folded on site. Furthermore, it can be configured and expanded with additional pods into a variety of habitable combinations.

Conceptually, the pod is inspired by Origami, the art of paper folding. It is utilitarian yet sculptural, original, and engaging in its external form and interior space. Exterior materials are glass and Equitone [linea] panels, a unique 3D shaped, through-colored and thin facade material that plays with light and shadow. The idea is to design modules of utility and beauty. Easy to build, easy to transport, and easily affordable. The basic pod can be a refugee or disaster shelter, a woods or beach cabin, assembled into clusters for large music or sports events, and even into a single luxury home. It will be suitable, enjoyable and unique in each of its different conditions.