schemata architecture office + jo nagasaka: paco

‘paco’, unit with roof open by jo nagasaka + schemata architecture office all images courtesy jo nagasaka + schemata architecture office

jo nagasaka + schemata architecture office have just developed ‘paco’ an all in one unit.

paco is a box that measures 3m x 3m x 3m. it has the minimum equipment needed to live despite its size. they produced it as a conceptual model to imagine a new lifestyle.

‘paco’ with roof closed

inside ‘paco’ with roof closed

a hammock attached to the roof of ‘paco’

hammock can be used when the roof is open

hammock can be used when the roof is open

the dining table that can be lifted from the floor

dining table in use

dining table in use

dining table in use with roof open

‘paco’ bathroom

‘paco’ toilet inserted below the floor

‘paco’ toilet inserted below the floor

shower that can be used around the toilet

shower curtain hung when not in use

more space underneath that can be used as a guest room

‘paco’ can be placed in any environment, be it inside a house, a factory or in nature besides oceans and mountains.