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THE ARCTIC POD
Type
STATUS
Concept
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
PROJECT DESCRIPTION // THE ARCTIC POD
The Arctic Pod concept emerged from visiting and exploring the vast and beautiful environment of Iceland. Icelandic tourism is experiencing an exponential growth, famously defined by its topographic contrast, ecological variations and vastness, it draws parallels with New Zealand. The resulting design responds to the need for a responsive and self-sustainable cabin for trekkers along a trail of discovery.
A simple yet protected architecture, embracing its environment through integration and sensitivity. The cabin evolved through key principles of place, encounter, social connectivity, self-sustainability and technological innovation. To minimise environmental impact, the cabin is a small refuge able to be embedded into the terrain or free-standing - raised on a grid of supporting piloti leaving the natural topography and wild-life undisturbed below.
The cabins are assembled from lightweight prefabricated components, utilising traditional steel frame and composite construction, creating an extremely strong, well-insulated and highly robust enclosure. The units are pre-assembled into modules, for delivery to remote locations by helicopter. Additional modules can be added to expand the cabin, if required.
Trekking trails- an app envisioned for the hikers, looks to connect explorers of the wild remotely to the cabin, transmitting information on available supplies, walking distances, and remote support systems.
The Arctic Pod concept emerged from visiting and exploring the vast and beautiful environment of Iceland. Icelandic tourism is experiencing an exponential growth, famously defined by its topographic contrast, ecological variations and vastness, it draws parallels with New Zealand. The resulting design responds to the need for a responsive and self-sustainable cabin for trekkers along a trail of discovery.
A simple yet protected architecture, embracing its environment through integration and sensitivity. The cabin evolved through key principles of place, encounter, social connectivity, self-sustainability and technological innovation. To minimise environmental impact, the cabin is a small refuge able to be embedded into the terrain or free-standing - raised on a grid of supporting piloti leaving the natural topography and wild-life undisturbed below.
The cabins are assembled from lightweight prefabricated components, utilising traditional steel frame and composite construction, creating an extremely strong, well-insulated and highly robust enclosure. The units are pre-assembled into modules, for delivery to remote locations by helicopter. Additional modules can be added to expand the cabin, if required.
Trekking trails- an app envisioned for the hikers, looks to connect explorers of the wild remotely to the cabin, transmitting information on available supplies, walking distances, and remote support systems.
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