Dec 12, 2025
WE START WITH THE THINGS WE FIND
concept & vision
we insert a petroleum trailer tank to encapsulate private areas within the apartment, a loft space on the fourth floor of a former parking garage
design & architecture
the tank is cut in two sections that enclose intimate functions, leaving the surrounding space undivided and unobstructed
program & use
one section hovers horizontally over the living area, and contains two sleeping pods. Four large hatchback doors cut from either side of the tank are operated by hydraulic pistons and open up at the push of a button to offer sunlight and ventilation to those in bed. The second section is placed vertically from floor to ceiling, and contains two bathrooms on top of one another, with all plumbing exposed on its outside. A fire escape ladder leads to a ring of metal grating catwalks at the mezzanine level, filled with clear resin to generate a smooth walking surface, to access upper bathroom, sleeping pods and closets
impact & significance
transforming living through an industrial element, one of different nature, as a way to be efficient with limited amount of space, to allow separate, intimate areas and openness at once—mostly, to believe something extraordinary can happen outside of our intention and control