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Retractable Abode Exteriors

The Sliding House by drMM Architects is Statically Mobile

— June 14, 2012 — Art & Design
The Sliding House has a mobile exterior that will make people feel like they live in their very own luxurious stadium--the ones with a retractable roof, at least. Like a snake shedding its skin, the Sliding House outer wooden walls and roof slip away to reveal new shiny skin underneath, the first half of which happens to be all glass like a greenhouse while the second half is a bright red. Shaped like a Monopoly mansion, the Sliding House is simple, iconic and subtly unreal.

Designed by drMM Architects, the Sliding House is located in Suffolk, England. Comprised of the actual house as well as a garage and annex, its 20-ton mobile roof allows both private and open-air spaces. Utterly uncommon, the design of the Sliding House is inspired.
Trend Themes
1. Retractable Exteriors - The Sliding House demonstrates the trend of incorporating retractable elements into exterior designs, providing flexibility and unique experiences for occupants.
2. Mobile Architecture - The use of a 20-ton mobile roof in the Sliding House highlights the trend of creating movable architectural structures that can adapt to different environments and user needs.
3. Iconic Minimalism - The Sliding House exemplifies the trend of designing simple, iconic structures that capture attention with their unique shapes and materials.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - The use of retractable exteriors and mobile architecture presents disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and builders to create adaptable, dynamic structures.
2. Luxury Real Estate - The incorporation of retractable walls and roofs in high-end properties, as showcased in the Sliding House, introduces innovative possibilities for luxury real estate developers to offer customizable living spaces.
3. Interior Design - The concept of retractable exteriors in the Sliding House opens up new design opportunities for interior designers to create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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