An intriguing compact construction called turnOn by design firm AllesWirdGut is highlighted at Judit Bellostes. Intended as an exploration of unconventional housing and inspired by the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, it would be a nice place for some interactive cylindrical shedworking. The idea is that as it revolves, it changes function - so your desk would become a wall. There's a nice piece about it at archrecord2 by Randi Greenberg who points out it does look a little like a large hamster wheel.
I had a similar idea whilst at university for my 'Alternative Spaces' project (long time ago!). It received the same 'Hamster wheel' feedback!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's time to wheel out your design again?
ReplyDeletenot a patch on this one. Mine was a long cylinder which housed a compartment (one solid wall and one clear wall). It moved along the cylinder depending on the environment that you wanted; sleep, work, chill, eat. Various cutouts in the external wall provided the lighting and views. Started off life in a horizontal position and ended up vertical. I think I will keep it locked away!
ReplyDeleteHave you got any pix of it? Would be marvellous to feature it on the site. It sounds extremely intriguing.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not - wish i had. Didnt think at the time that a scale model of my 'Alternative Space' would one day have the chance to feature on the internet. Maybe I will see if I can make another one, in my new shed!
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