Welsh practice creates prototype for scheme to beat the climate and credit crunch - a moveable office that's also flood-proof
Architect Gillard Associates has dreamt up a design for a floating office. The Cardiff-based practice is planning to build a prototype for the scheme early next year.
The original idea for the project emanated from WaterSpace Developments and is is billed as a "workspace in which to work, play & stay". The scheme is described by the architect as "somewhere between a boat and a self contained pod".
WarterSpace founder Andrew Masters came up with the idea after trying to source a watery-base in the local area to use as a base for his business projects. "After scouring the market all he could find were boring, depressing "concrete prisons" the company's website said.
- a compact design giving enough space for one or two people to work
- a "private" working area (i.e. no overlooked by the neighbours!)
- a "breakout" area (perhaps for small meetings, meals etc.)
- a sun deck
- kitchenette, marine toilet, shower & wet room
- foldaway bunks (for occasional overnight stays)
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