olderPush Button Industrial Container House
Those of you that follow the container architecture scene know the name of Adam Kalkin. Here, he's the designer of the Push Button House, which was exported by a company called Illy for display in Europe. At the push of a button, the container opens like a flower, transforming a simple, rectangular box into a fully furnished, functional space. Using hydraulic cylinders controlled by a computer inside the kitchen,
the house container literally expands into a six-room apartment with a
kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, living room and library in a
mere 60 seconds. The entire house was created from recycled materials, showcasing the best of Kalkin's industrial creativity. More images below.
[+] Six-room Apartment is Just as Cute as a Button by Seattle Times.
[+] Illy Introduces "Green" Push Button House by Illy.com.
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nyce.
wish i had one xD
Posted by: dreim.walker | October 23, 2007 at 09:47 PM
ah cool!!!
Posted by: iaakuza | October 25, 2007 at 02:57 AM
very good!
Posted by: niaho | March 18, 2009 at 07:03 PM
GOOD!
Posted by: niaho | March 18, 2009 at 07:04 PM
What about going to the bathroom? That's way too free spirit for me.
Posted by: Lorie L | July 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Reminds me of something from Second Life.
Posted by: gwalter | August 20, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Who wouldn't want their head next to the toilet while they sleep? Sweet dreamzzz.
Posted by: Heckler | August 20, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Illy is an Italian coffee company. That's why the only coloured items in the room are the espresso machines.
Posted by: Nicole | August 21, 2009 at 02:55 AM
ok, but what is it useful for?
Posted by: ציור | November 19, 2009 at 07:15 AM