Roll It, a cool experimental house, resulted from the collaboration among different institutes within the University of Karlsruhe. This cyclindrical design is a modular protype that provides flexible space within a minimum housing unit. Three different sections are dedicated to different functional needs: there’s a bed and table in section, an exercise cylinder, and a kitchen with a sink.
More images and more about the prototype after the break.
Structurally, the prototype includes an outer shell with the four support rings over a rigid inner shell. A translucent membrane envelops the entire form and serves as advertising space for sponsors. Thin wooden slats are attached to the membrane to form the running surface of the roll.
The inner cover is a series of laminated OSB panels, each 15 mm thick, that cover the support rings. Circular openings in the side walls allow light into the structure, and a large opening serves as the entrance.
As seen on Detail.
Further information:
University of Karlsruhe
Participating institutes:
Institute of supporting structure (ift)
Prof. Matthias Pfeifer
Mitabeiter
Camille Hoffmann
Matthias Michel
Institute of supporting structure (ift)
Institute of Industrial Design and construction output (ifib)
Prof. Petra von Both
Institute of Industrial Design and construction output (ifib)
Roll it
info@rollit-09.de
In a climate of wankitecture this is most inspiring. elegant. Congratulations.
Every family should exile their teenager into their yard with one!
Dear Arch Daily,
you translate the surname of Mr. Andreas Kindsvater into “child father”?
I think thats funny.
it actually means “child’s father”, still kind of funny. My daughter had a teacher named Frau Sonnenschein. What do you think of Liebeskind, as in Daniel Liebeskind?
Does the toilet roll, too?
could imagine someone just taking a dump in this and being like “uck it” and peacing out.
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You already live like a Hamster!
damn all the negative comments,
it is clever idea
I AM interested in living like a hamster. :D
Brilliant idea.
But I think the achievement is not that satisfactory.
A great deal of effort (both while designing and maneuvering) just to turn a sleeping platform into a sitting one and a table.
Dont showing whats happening at the other parts after rotation.
I can call it “a good starting”.
http://www.alleswirdgut.cc/awg.php?go=TURNON
nice idea ;)
there is clearly no practical use for it, but it is definitely a creative idea.
There is a definite practical use for it, namely: Space.
Haha. But does it use space in a practical way? I don’t think it does…
I like how there is a board to stop it from rolling. Sort of defeats the purpose… Although the first thing I would think if I came upon it was to start rolling it away with its occupant inside…
Agreed. The space possibilities alone are great.
@Nic: this initial application may not be practical, but a simple track system could allow for the stability to avoid roll-aways and allow pre-set sticking points for certain room configurations.
is this the kama sutra house? too many positions, i don’t understand
There is a very practical use for this. It is a very cool use of space. Manly because is uses al the surface space. This means you can do more with less. i use’d this idea as a student about 3 years ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/asc84/2431181154/.
what is the practical use? i can’t think of any problem that this design solves. (unless the ability to have a bed and a table at the same time is considered a “problem”).
i’m not saying it shouldn’t have been done. it is very creative and it helps the designers and those who experience it think of new ideas. it just doesn’t seem to have any practical application, imo.
It’s simply unlocking the creative thought process. Learning good, bad, useless, valuable.
we all designed projects like this in first year architecture. it’s a nice idea, encouraging to see one finally built, but the idea’s a very old one.
Ein Haus, oder soswas ähnliches, das man rollen kann. http://bit.ly/avmHsR #university #karlsruhe
http://www.alleswirdgut.cc/awg.php?go=TURNON
hahahahahahahahahahaha….. I love it…. hahahahahahaha…..
But it is very very silly. hehehehe
Two problems with this odd house, in final photo. A) The plank to stop it rolling. B) The audience who WILL roll it. http://bit.ly/9EWJ6g
Great Idea. It looks really large on the inside. But how tall is the woman in the picture? I am 6’5″ and I don’t think I would fit! I would of liked to see how it works to. Wonder if it is easily maneuverable? Would a section swing down if there was to much weight on one side? Does the whole structure roll? If not, why not play with the outer shell? So, It IS a good start; Needs more development. All the variables need to be addressed.
Its going to hurt the back!
Three days in that thing and I’d be fit to kill.
RT @tim_leake: This rolling house is probably incredibly pointless… but it's just so darn neat to look at. http://ht.ly/1OjMX
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Roll it Experimental Housing / University of Karlsruhe http://goo.gl/WP3f
definitely not drunk friendly
Roll it Experimental Housing / University of Karlsruhe (cool but might cause nausea) http://bit.ly/aT7u0U
This is one genius piece. But most people will not understand what this kind of design is about and the possibilities it brings.
RT @jrl5045 I'm all for cool design but this is crazy: #Rollit Experimental Housing / UniversityofKarlsruhe http://ow.ly/1OC2A #architecture
Curious experimental rolling house http://is.gd/cnkK3 (via @kottke) Reminds me of the N55 Walking House http://is.gd/cnkLF
RT @AquaVelvet: Fascinating > RT @beelzebuddha: Roll It Experimental Housing http://bit.ly/ct7p2Y cc @modbird
Fun! RT @r27: RT @AquaVelvet: Fascinating > RT @beelzebuddha: Roll It Experimental Housing http://bit.ly/ct7p2Y