Author: Jennifer Hahn
Date: August 4, 2020
Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2020/08/04/nestbox-studio-519-egoe-design/
Czech firm Studio 519 has designed a plywood module called Nestbox, which fits neatly into the boot of a car and can be expanded into a double bed and fully fitted kitchen for camping.
The unit, created for local company Egoé, comes in four sizes to suit a range of cars and can be customised with modules such as a cooker, mini-fridge, sink and camping shower attachment.
During transport these different elements are neatly compacted into a steel-backed mainframe which, at its largest, measures just over one metre long and half a metre wide and tall.
But on arrival, a system of integrated, space-saving drawers and fold-away attachments allow the Nestbox to be turned into a complete sleeping and cooking set-up in a matter of minutes.
Analysis:
I found this article about Nestbox interesting because of how many capabilities they could build into a system that fits directly into the back area of a car. While my project will be focused on the trunk area alone, this still gave me plenty of ideas about modularity, function, and materiality. I also like the idea that they have a basic layout that each Nestbox has but make the layout in different sizes depending on the vehicle the customer owns—another great way to make a “universal” product that fits multiple vehicles.
