| an evening glow |
An experiential sleeping cabin constructed from 95% discarded and purposefully reclaimed material treasures, reimagined and combined creatively to form a rewarding, dynamic architectural object.
The inspiration for the entire concept was the discovery and acquisition of multiple various-sized polyester resin blocks intercepted on their way to a landfill. These remnants, including test pieces, offcuts, and excess material casts, were accumulated over several at a local art and design production workshop.
With minimal intervention, the residue and redundant blocks now have a renewed life and purpose as the defining feature of this contemporary object. The cabin displays a logical regular form, clean-cut lines, minimalistic detailing, and complementary materials that highlight the intrinsic qualities of the resin material. Illuminated by either natural or artificial light, the feature block wall takes on a magical glow day and night - an enlightening experience in the cultural heart of western Rotterdam.
For further project information, please see: twgg-studio.com
The inspiration for the entire concept was the discovery and acquisition of multiple various-sized polyester resin blocks intercepted on their way to a landfill. These remnants, including test pieces, offcuts, and excess material casts, were accumulated over several at a local art and design production workshop.
With minimal intervention, the residue and redundant blocks now have a renewed life and purpose as the defining feature of this contemporary object. The cabin displays a logical regular form, clean-cut lines, minimalistic detailing, and complementary materials that highlight the intrinsic qualities of the resin material. Illuminated by either natural or artificial light, the feature block wall takes on a magical glow day and night - an enlightening experience in the cultural heart of western Rotterdam.
For further project information, please see: twgg-studio.com
| the cabin |
| cabin exterior |
front view
top view
side view
| resin wall exterior |
| sleeping area |
| resin wall interior |
| The Process |
| residue resin |
| concept collages |
street window
American oak flooring
| material harvesting |
| resin wall configuration test |
flush external blocks
with cladding test
irregular internal blocks
| 1:1 resin wall detail experiment |
| a day in the resin workshop |
window making
wall fitting
| workshop nights |
| charring cladding |
| charring the door opening |
| construction help |
siliconing between blocks
laying the blocks
| resin wall construction |
| topping out |
