Based in Germany, Studio Aisslinger‘s new housing prototype is modular, sustainable and transportable. The low energy house, named ‘Fincube’, is comprised of thin horizontal “ledges” of locally grown wood that wrap the slightly bulging form. This second facade layer provides privacy for the inhabitants and fuses the man-made structure with its natural surroundings. The home provides 47 sqm of living space with a minimal CO2 footprint, and can also be easily dismantled and rebuilt on a different site. The supporting structure is made of local larch and the interior is a combination of larch and stone-pine. Organized in a helical structure, the entrance area blends into a generous open kitchen with an adjacent living space, and around the corner rests the bedroom.
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As seen on designboom.
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The facade is pretty attractive, but is it necessary? I do think that it helps blend the man-made structure into a natural environment, but at what cost? The fact that the wood cladding is a local resource helps, but there may be a more appropriate design solution that would resolve the problem without necessitating a wooden screen. I’m not sure what that is, but the facade is a very expensive and material-intensive privacy measure. Does anyone have a precedent for architectural “blending” or a chameleon effect of sorts?
It makes more sense when you know their project “LoftCube”:
http://www.loftcube.net/
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