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