cornelius comanns: bufalino
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cornelius comanns: bufalino
'bufalino'
interior view
'bufalino' by german industrial designer cornelius comanns is a small camper
which is equipped to meet the basic needs of one person. the concept behind the project
is to offer absolute flexibility during periods of travel. the minimalist construction is based
on the existing piaggio APE 50 three wheeled light transport vehicle; a model chosen for its
economic and fuel efficient benefits. however, the more complex structural components
such as the frame, the chassis, and engine are derived from the original piaggio model.
interior view
'my aim was to give people a better understanding of the country, the surrounding,
and the range they have travelled. the travelling vehicle is always with you like some
kind of a base camp, while also being used for moving on in an easygoing and
spontaneous way. ' -CC
back view
'bufalino' encourages users to explore the surrounding off beaten tracks. meanwhile
the furnished interior consisting of a bed, two seating units, a cooking zone, a basin,
storage space, a water tank and a refrigerator offers the comforts of a home.
the back doors of the camper also functions as a space for drying clothes
cornelius comanns was the first prize winner of designboom's 'intelligent hand' competition
for his entry of 'schlagschatten' lamp.
front view
detail
detail
bottom view of driver's seat
sleeping area and cooking zone
production mockup
production mockup
production mockup
Lol. It's really fun.
Ben 08.22.10
awesome very inspiring
db 08.22.10
I like it very much:)
leelin 08.23.10
Man has everything in that vehicle. No motivation to have more. Vehicle forces people to live alone, don't have children etc :) Selfdestruction:)
child 08.23.10
It would be interesting if multiple vehicles could join together to make larger dwellings/workspaces. Making collapsible exterior sunshades or even tent-rooms could make living/working less claustrophobic.
Michaelc 08.23.10
Stirrings of a modern nomadic culture!
sixfootbrit 08.23.10
http://www.scrittoio.com/eurasia/it/protag.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f33D8ukCr64
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f33D8ukCr64
Emilio 08.23.10
Add a porta toilet and shower and we are off...
Imajin 08.23.10
Great proof of concept. Everything for personal needs but a toilet. In motion I worry about stability because of the high center of gravity and exposure to cross winds; a wider rear stance would help.
Tom P 08.23.10
where´s the shower?
netjer 08.23.10
make it.
make it
i am going to buy immediately...
i love this....
make it
i am going to buy immediately...
i love this....
camper 08.23.10
Dibs on having a prototype for extensive testing ;)
Farske 08.23.10
@ Emilio
The people in the linked video are using the Piaggio APE TM which is double as big as the APE 50 that is used in this concept. The APE 50 completely fits on the back of the APE TM from the video.
look here:
APE on APE
The people in the linked video are using the Piaggio APE TM which is double as big as the APE 50 that is used in this concept. The APE 50 completely fits on the back of the APE TM from the video.
look here:
APE on APE
Ape 08.23.10
Bloody useless. Take an already anemic platform, and weigh it down to make it almost immobile. Then compromise the basic structure such that it wouldn't pass any safety inspections anywhere. Pretend that you're making things multi-functional by having a door that is also a washing line. End result, useless project from a first year design student with no background in engineering.
Slugsie 08.23.10
Very cool!
What are the chances of production?
What are the chances of production?
Brent Blake 08.24.10
ehm, ok but... I dont think you can goo too far with that thing... its still and APE 50 guys... i find it very creative but useless at the same time.
albert 08.24.10
waow !!
in my country Indonesia-Jakarta
this vehicle like "bajai"
"all in one bajai"
hahagz
permission to repost
Astaga Naga
in my country Indonesia-Jakarta
this vehicle like "bajai"
"all in one bajai"
hahagz
permission to repost
Astaga Naga
ardi chris 08.24.10
Hey, nice one. Take a look at a friend's project. He travelled all the way down to Portugal with his Ape. Not always that easy.
I think Cornelius should get to know him... :)
http://www.la-despedida.com/
I think Cornelius should get to know him... :)
http://www.la-despedida.com/
Jens 08.24.10
...forgot to mention that he started his trip in Hamburg, Germany !!!!!!!!! ....for those who think that an Ape only works for city-center-trips.
Jens 08.24.10
thanks to Jens from the comment above, i stumbled upon this. Very nice idea!
As i am doing a journey through Europe with my Piaggio APE at the moment, i do know what would be just great to have at what location :)
Though i am using the bigger model.
Right now it is raining like hell and i am surfing
the web while sitting inside the back of my car.
You can check the trip at
www.la-despedida.com
Thanks for this idea!
As i am doing a journey through Europe with my Piaggio APE at the moment, i do know what would be just great to have at what location :)
Though i am using the bigger model.
Right now it is raining like hell and i am surfing
the web while sitting inside the back of my car.
You can check the trip at
www.la-despedida.com
Thanks for this idea!
Carlos 08.24.10
I like it. What about noise though? If you plan to sleep on the road with this you would need great soundproofing or a big box of earplugs. Also, what about power? That small motor and battery won't power lights and a laptop very long, perhaps a solar panel on the roof would be more useful than lounging on it.
I can see this being very popular for summers in Greece
I can see this being very popular for summers in Greece
HAndy 08.24.10
this summer me and my girlfriend made a trip from portugal to poland with an ape tm 50 as a camper. we made max 200km a day it took 1.5 months sitting about 8 hours side by side on a bench. not forgetable.
t3s@tlen.pl
t3s@tlen.pl
tomo 08.24.10
Also could use some blinds or curtains for privacy when sleeping! But all in all very cute.
Leslie Wilson-Rutterford 08.24.10
To whom do I make out the check?
Todd 08.24.10
Not sure why I'd want to cook, eat and sleep in a place with no bathroom :)
Ellen 08.25.10
Looked a bit sad
remy chen 08.25.10
toilet??
but.....i loved it!!!
but.....i loved it!!!
ahseng 08.25.10
Wouldn't this drive like a Reliant Robin?
Bretton 08.25.10
Getting the public to lower their expectations in life is sad.
6fthotlook 08.26.10
wow amazing, it just looks like the tuk tuk in thailand!
Jacky 08.26.10
Brilliant design concept. The three wheel design works very well in North America as it qualifies as a motor cycle thus not having to qualify as a car. It wouldn't be to bad being homeless if I could afford on of these guys. A step up from http://www.tonystrailers.com/mobileshelter/.
Hermann 08.26.10
I would take 2 if it had a toilet!!!
Kathy 08.26.10
When can I take delivery?
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