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the double room - portable home


'the doubleroom' by global homes

american firm global homes has sent in images of his project 'the doubleroom'
in sweden. the portable residence consists of a kitchen, bathroom, living and bedroom
space all in one. the pre assembled structure can be easily transported to any location.


being lifted off the truck


the room lowered onto the ground


the residence sits on thin beams


located near a river...



floor plan and construction rendering

ridhika db
04.14.10  
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more commonly known as a "garden shed"
jim   04.14.10
this is great.. i think we as a Species need to think smaller... we do not have to dominate the landscape
john milus truesdale/USA   04.14.10
Like the idea. People are collectors, not a lot of shelving/wardrobe room. Water, sewer, gas/electric connections. Don't see a shower - presume there's room in bathroom for one. No facility for washing clothes/linen? Just a bit bigger would accomplish those details.
Jetwax   04.15.10
good
Molodoi   04.15.10
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