kengo kuma develops timber mobile home for a nomadic lifestyle
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kengo kuma develops timber mobile home for a nomadic lifestyle

based on simplifying everyday life to the bare necessities, the trailer-like space is a nature-oriented dwelling with its entire envelope made from wood.

natasha kwok October 12, 2016 1 min

architect kengo kuma has developed a timber mobile home -‘jyubako’- in collaboration with ‘snow peak’, a japanese manufacturer for outdoor goods. based on simplifying everyday life to the bare necessities, the trailer-like build is a nature-oriented dwelling that allows users to adapt the space to their requirements.
 
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the project has been designed for snow peak | all images © kengo kuma & associates
 
 
despite its small and sparse design, kengo kuma uses a combination of wood paneling to invoke a warm and welcoming interior. the series of windows can be opened outwards or closed completely – making the envelope of the trailer completely flush and appear as a timber box. as the project is in its early stages, the next steps will see more elements and utilities being integrated.
 
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LEDs provide artificial light inside
 
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the rectangular space is wrapped in wood – the same as the exterior
 
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all the windows can be shut to provide a seamless and flush envelope
 
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the simple trailer design promotes a nomadic lifestyle

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