If You're Looking For Me, I'll be Out Back In My Polyhedron.

©Sergio Gomez

This cool 7.5 square meter garden or office pod was designed and built in 2009 by architect Manuel Villa with the help of architect Alberto González, as a project and resides in the backyard of a family home in Bogota, Columbia. The surrounding landscaping was designed by Ana María Largacha.




It's the perfect little habitable retreat for children or adults.


Polyhedron-shaped, the interior is built of pine wood and the structure is complete with a front deck made of teak.



©Sergio Gomez

©Sergio Gomez

Windows, glass doors and a bubble skylight bring in the natural light.


©Sergio Gomez

The interior of the polyhedron features a built-in banquet, desk and stool, cupboards and shelving.





©Sergio Gomez

From Manuel's sketch to the finished project, here's a peek at the process:


and some of the plans:


Ways the polyhedron could be adapted to various surfaces:


images are courtesy of architect Manuel Villa with six images from architectural photographer Sergio Gomez

Hard Boiled Housing. The Blob VB3 By dvmA Architects.

The Belgian architectural firm dmvA designed the blob VB3, a smooth white structure that resembles a hard boiled egg, as a mobile office for xfactoragencies.

Initially, they intended to design an extension for the Xfactoragencies office, but the planned designs were repeatedly rejected by local building regulations. So, they decided to create a 'mobile' office which skirted around the strict building codes.

The project took 18 months and the structure is predominantly made of polyester.



The egg-like living pod contains a bathroom, a kitchen, interior lighting, a bed and several niches for storage. The nose can be opened automatically and functions as a kind of porch. It is easily transportable and can also be used as an office, guestroom or garden house.













Building The Blob:












above photos by mick couwenbergh/rini van beek and vercruysse frederik
images and info courtesy of dmvA and Izé.hu

project info:
blob VB3
design: dmvA
principal: rini van beek/ xfactoragencies
team: david driesen, tom verschueren, thomas denturck
location: anywhere/ mobile
general contractor: AD&S thomas denturck
constructional engineer: AD&S
built area: 20 m2
completion 2009

At present, the Blob is being exhibited by the Verbeke Art Foundation as an installation on 30 acres.


Check out these awesome mobile and prefab structures:

•The Orb, prefab offices and vacation homes

•Mod Pods A Plenty: 10 Hip Prefab & Custom Office Spaces And Sheds

•M-vironments, M-velopes & The M-house by Michael Jantzen