‘polyhedron pod’ by manuel villa arquitecto all images courtesy of manuel villa arquitecto

 

 

colombia-based manuel villa arquitecto has completed a habitable polyhedron dwelling for a backyard in bogota. designed for a couple and their newborn son, the aim of ‘polyhedron pod’ is to create a space separate from the domestic environment for leisure activities such as reading. the mini-villa also serves as a bridge to reconnect with nature and the surrounding landscape.

 

the design features an expansive wooden deck leading up to a set of glass and steel doors. built-in furniture in the interior includes a desk, cupboards, shelving, and a bench. the walls are left in its natural, untreated teak form on the inside, while a black, honeycomb-patterned skin wraps the outside.

 

the shape and algorithm of the structure was determined after a number of model studies. the finished form was chosen for its versatility, adaptability and structure.

 

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod (left) view of the interior from the outside (right) entrance

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod back window

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod elevation

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod (left) in context (right) night view

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod (left) entryway (right) interior space

 

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod diagram of the pod’s versatility

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod form study

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod model and construction

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod fold out

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod plan

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod sections

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod elevations

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod sectional sketch

 

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod sketching