Architects Juan Alberto Andrade and Maria Jose Vascones transformed an old Chevy into the Dodo Van for an Ecuadorian couple. The architects created a house-on-wheels out of the outdated 1990s van to accommodate the couple's lifestyle. The impressive transformation includes a kitchenette, a gold-up dining table, and a full-sized mattress.
The Dodo Van is designed for a simple living environment and spans a five square meter space under a 1.86-meter ceiling. The designer explains that "the area conditions the space - developing a project that is flexible enough to adapt to different everyday situations and solving the basic needs of living." To create a sense of openness, the space is designed in light-colored wood with multifunctional spaces and fixtures.
Image Credit: Juan Alberto Andrade and Maria Jose Vascones
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mobile Homes with Plywood Designs
- Innovative use of plywood as main material for mobile homes; potential for increased efficiency and affordability in housing industry.
- Minimalist Living Spaces
- Emerging trend in designing compact living spaces that cater to basic but flexible daily living needs.
- Multifunctional Furniture and Fixtures
- Rising trend in designing furniture with multiple functionalities for small spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Housing Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to create affordable and efficient mobile homes using plywood in designing and construction.
- Interior Design Industry
- Potential for new design concepts in minimalist and multifunctional living spaces using plywood as main material.
- Furniture Industry
- Opportunity to design and manufacture multifunctional furniture and fixtures suitable for small living spaces and mobile homes.
