studiobird speculates nomadic homes of tomorrow with future wagon

studiobird speculates nomadic homes of tomorrow with future wagon
images © igor sapina
all images courtesy of studiobird

 

 

 

the ‘future wagon’ by australian architect matthew bird of studiobird is an unidentifiable symbol on wheels that envisions the nomadic home of tomorrow. the anachronistic structure is not a high-tech caravan for a family of four, rather the project speculates future roaming street addresses and the value of material decor. the outcome is constructed from do-it-yourself materials and combines references of wandering shelters such as gypsy carriages, buckminster fuller’s dymaxion car and shopping trolleys used by the homeless.

 

 

‘future wagon 02’, video courtesy of matthew bird
performance artist phillip adams
movie by igor sapina

 

a 1950’s modernist suburban home and the ‘future wagon’

 

a local’s candid reaction, with the dog especially intrigued by the contraption

 

the future wagon traverses over a hill with no obstacle

 

shimmering down a gentle suburban footpath, phillip adams distracted by No.14

 

portrait of performance artist phillip adams

 

‘night falls and the future wagon expedition continues’

 

‘wait, let me check my email’

 

detail of material cuttings of clear PVC carpet matting, cobweb brooms and shower curtain rings

 

 

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