mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome

E22SSPIU! trailer by 2001 unfolds as sleeping hut in Luxembourg

 

The architecture company 2001 offers an innovative approach to mobile living with the Esch 22 Space Station (E22SSPIU!) in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. In its compact form, the E22SSPIU! appears as a streamlined stainless steel trailer equipped with essential amenities, including a bath, kitchen, and dining area. This minimalist base allows for transport between locations. Once stationed, the structure undergoes a dramatic transformation: two lateral wings unfold to create a circular nine-meter platform atop the trailer, featuring a cork surface for comfort and sustainability. A double-shell pneumatic dome is then inflated above the platform, creating a spacious, climate-responsive sleeping habitat. 

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
all images by Ludmilla Cerveny, courtesy of 2001, unless stated otherwise


 

questioning architecture’s reliance on soil, water, and energy

 

Created by the Esch-Alzette-based team of 2001 to immerse participants in the cultural and environmental diversity of Esch-sur-Alzette during its tenure as European Capital of Culture, E22SSPIU! can host up to six occupants. This compact sleeping hut reflects on architecture’s relationship with natural resources while facilitating engagement with the evolving contexts and environments of the city. Beyond its functional versatility, E22SSPIU! raises critical questions about the reliance of society and architecture on resources such as soil, water, and energy. The lightweight, sustainable structure and transformable design of the project highlight the importance of adaptive solutions in architecture to address ecological and cultural challenges.

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
2001 offers an innovative approach to mobile living with the E22SSPIU!

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
in its compact form, E22SSPIU! appears as a streamlined stainless steel trailer equipped with essential amenities

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
the structure includes a bath, kitchen, and dining area

e22sspiu-2001-compact-trailer-living-habitat-unfolding-wings-inflatable-dome-designboom-1800-01

this minimalist base allows for transport between locations

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
once stationed, the structure undergoes a dramatic transformation

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
two lateral wings unfold to create a circular 9-meter platform atop the trailer

unfolding-wings-inflatable-dome-compact-trailer-2001-sleeping-hut-designboom-1800-03

a double-shell pneumatic dome is then inflated above the platform

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
creating a spacious, climate-responsive sleeping habitat

mobile sleeping hut combines stainless steel trailer with double-shell inflatable dome
immersing participants in the cultural and environmental diversity of Esch-sur-Alzette


 

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E22SSPIU! can host up to six occupants
E22SSPIU! can host up to six occupants
this compact sleeping hut reflects on architecture’s relationship with natural resources
this compact sleeping hut reflects on architecture’s relationship with natural resources
facilitating engagement with the evolving contexts and environments of the city
facilitating engagement with the evolving contexts and environments of the city
beyond its functional versatility, E22SSPIU! raises critical questions
beyond its functional versatility, E22SSPIU! raises critical questions
highlighting the importance of adaptive solutions
highlighting the importance of adaptive solutions
the lightweight, sustainable structure features a transformable design
the lightweight, sustainable structure features a transformable design
axonometric plan by 2001
axonometric plan by 2001
axonometric plan of the layout by 2001
axonometric plan of the layout by 2001

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