PIVOT HOUSE

An area 25m Sq. designed to operate as open plan accommodation with flexible/private space for two people living and working together.

The micro-house is a self contained apparatus. The mechanism is designed to pivot through a 90º angle of rotation. Living space is adjusted depending on where the mechanismn rests in its arch. This solves one of the biggest challenges for live/work spaces – how can a tiny footprint serve multiple purposes?
The modular unit is also scalable, organised to colonise parts of existing urban dead stock by plugging into areas that are now defunct or awaiting redevelopment. The unit can be deployed in office blocks, residential housing stock or prefabricated structures. Or, as shown here, set up in the wild.

Built on a steel framework supported by a collar bearing to create a rotation point the space integrates WC/Shower, kitchen, bedroom, live/work area and storage. Scenarios are then planned around angles of rotation. Eg. 0º is the Bedroom setting, 45º is the work/dining/cooking setting and 90º the daytime/living room position. The point of rotation is fixed above the WC/Shower, this arrangement is unique as it negates the need for a separate wash room, opening up the complete floor plan to living space.