Two structure. Both rolling. Both Kundig.

The first; Rolling Huts…

Rolling huts are, in the words of the Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects website, “Several steps above camping” – I’ll say. These sure beat a leaky tent. These lovely and unique huts were created for housing visiting family and friends. They also of course make stellar party conversation.

Hut construction is unfettered; a steel clad box on a steel and wood platform. 200 sq ft of simple rolling living, well, not counting the extra 240 sq ft of decking. The interior is just as cool, made with cork and plywood. See many more images (including the great interior).

The second rolling structure is very much to die for…

I could just say oh bliss, and leave it at that. If you need more though, this is Chicken Point Cabin in Idaho. A gorgeous little cabin that sleeps 10. The rolling that this cabin does is very cool. The cabin’s big window-wall (30 feet by 20 feet) rolls right open to expose the living space to the forest and lake. Again, I say oh bliss. You can see the rolling in action by clicking here. They’ve got some nice videos up that show the process.

Honestly if Mr. Kundig insists on being so clever all the time, I’m never going to narrow my favorite structure of his down. I thought my favorite was the Delta Cabin, but I REALLY like this cabin above. So much amazing architecture, so little time. That’s the best sort of problem to have – don’t you think?

Need more Kundig? Read – Eleven Eleven East Pike.

[Rolling hut image via photographer Tim Bies; Chicken Point Cabin image via photographer Benjamin Benschneider both via Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects]

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Houses that roll – in more ways than one

N55 the creative minds behind the snail shell system note that this system, “Can easily be placed in a discreet way. It can be buried in the ground, exposing only the entrance. It can also function as a comfortable space inside existing buildings.” There’s quite a lot more to this structure which you can read about at the N55 website.

It is so a house! Look, it offers rest…

A shower and kitchen.

From the website; “The bilge pump (on the left) can be used as a vacuum cleaner as well as for pumping water. Combined with hoses and a flexible tank, it works as a shower… The box (on the right) contains a torch, hoses for the pump, kitchen pan, kettle and alcohol burner, foldable water containers that can be used for ballasting as well as for shower and drinking water, and plastic bags.”

Toilet

I didn’t say glamorous toilet.

One of N55’s work in progress living spaces, you won’t even have to push… it’ll just walk along side of you.

The Walking House

N55 has created so many interesting items — all related to space, how we use space, and living. They have inflatable, floating, and other innovative homes. I recommend setting aside an hour or so and cruising through all of their manuals. It’s well worth the time.

What could you use this for? Camping, living as a wanderer, in the old days maybe a Dead show or two.

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The Smallest (Real) Home on the Planet