MOBITECTURE

AIM/INTENTION:

The world is growing at an alarming rate and so are its requirements and demands for residence and travel. Due to increased popularity of small-scale houses, which concentrate the many functions of a residence in minimal spaces, a new possibility for architecture is emerging that is habitat in motion. it is a minimalist and flexible way of living to a certain extent. The main purpose that they serve is the facility of stay in the remotest parts of the country where other arrangements for accommodation are difficult to make. The aim of the project is, therefore, to enable the users to live comfortably while simultaneously being able to wander anywhere they wish to thus, bridging the gap between these two major requirements of home and travel for work.

FUNCTION:

The house serves the basic needs of a family of four. The house has lower level and mezzanine level. Activities like cooking, bathing, eating, chilling, sleeping(parents) takes place at the lower level. At the upper level there is sleeping area for the kids which is accessed by ladder. Above the kids sleeping area, there’s a small camping type space covered by a tent where they can chill and enjoy the nature. The house is well ventilated.

CONCEPT:

The basic concept of the project is stepped cube. It has varied heights which are divided into 3 blocks. The first block (from left) is for kitchen, bathroom and dining area which is of 3m height. It is also used for extra storage which is above the shelf and water tank in bathroom. The second block is for living area and foyer, which is of 2.5m height. In this project, the foyer and roof tent are given importance because habitat in motion is mostly related to nature. To enjoy the nature and the view, the house has foyer and roof tent. The third block is for bed area which is 4m height. There is a mezzanine level in this house. The lower level is of 2m in height which is used for parents sleeping area. The mezzanine level is of 2m height and is used for kids sleeping area. The bed here is wall mounted. When not in use it can be folded and used as an activity area or study area for kids. The level is accessed by a ladder. Above the third block, there is a zip locking roof tent to enjoy the nice evenings with the family.

MATERIALS:

The house is built with wood and glass. Wood is used in the house because it merges into the nature. The glass is provided for proper ventilation and beautiful views. oak wood is used for the outer body which is the waterproof and heat resistant. It is also used for flooring. Borosilicate glass is used for elevation since it is water resistant, chemical resistant and heat resistant. The driving area is made up of iron. White quarts is used for the kitchen platform. PVC door is used for bathroom. The roof tent is made up of transparent plastic material. PVC glass door is used for the main entrance.

MOBILE, STATIC AND BUILT-UP SPACE:

This house has every basic need that a person requires. The entrance is quite spacious and has a ladder to move to the top of the house in order to enjoy the beautiful view. The living room has a TV and instead of sofas, it has bean bags so that when not required, the bean bags can be moved aside and used for other activities. There is a wall mounted bed at the lower and mezzanine level. The house contains a mini refrigerator, an induction instead of gas stove since is saves space.

SERVICE PRACTICALITY:

The truck runs with the engine which is under the house and there is driving area for the driver. The electricity of the house is supplied by solar panels. The water supply in the entire house is supplied by the water tank which is in the bathroom. The water in water tank is often the rainwater collected on roof top. The water tanker bears about 650 litres of water which is sufficient for 4 people. The grey and drainage water are disposed in a tank which is under the house. The waste is then released where there is waste disposal area.