manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod

manuel villa arquitecto: polyhedron pod


'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.



(left) view of the interior from the outside
(right) entrance



back window



elevation



(left) in context
(right) night view



(left) entryway
(right) interior space




diagram of the pod's versatility



form study



model and construction



fold out



plan



sections



elevations



sectional sketch



sketching

erica db
08.09.10  
17
Pretty, amazing

a must have.
izanafu   08.09.10
I love it. Must have indeed. First I need a garden.
amanda   08.09.10
Nice project ! :)
I need same thing for my garden
sakio artconek.com   08.09.10
amazing
i like sketches
conquer   08.09.10
how much migth it cost?
Enrique   08.09.10
Sooooo gorgeous. I don't care about the price, I need it. Like yesterday.
C.S.M   08.09.10
I could live there!
Jaime Joel Rodríguez Santiago   08.09.10
Does the octagonal deck in front hinge up to protect the glazed face? If a remote, wooded structure, vulnerable to break ins, that might be a nice added feature.
gcrbook   08.09.10
What do you do about waste water and potable water? Or, does it need a companion shelter to accommodate those issues?

Cool looking structure but a little tight in space.
Patrick J. Meehan, AIA, AICP   08.09.10
OH. EM. GEE. GENIUS!

I would like it in 'house' size please, stat.

Textual Thoughts
Crystal   08.10.10
good idea but could develop further. The architect didn't use the full potential of the truncated icosehadron. A respactable start though
Turk   08.10.10
Superb! Imagine four of them with a centralised covered roof & glass. Warm and cosy d;-)
Jetwax   08.10.10
Yeah, and live like a bee... :S
I could be the queen of village :D
Maya   08.10.10
an interesting form, good work..
ein   08.12.10
creazy idea, saw something in somewhere in New
Jerseys
princeJ.   08.12.10
Really good!
rationalshopping.com   08.14.10
Amazing...so georgeous...really smart art
erdiana kartikasari   08.15.10

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