Close Quarters

By Queuebot in Everything Else on Jan 16, 2009 at 12:33 pm

While the thought of living in a 3 x 3 x 3 meter space does not sound very appealing, designer Christian Precht makes it look rather comfortable with his OrganiCube concept.

The conceptual nine square metre apartment is made of Corian and comprises facilities for living, sleeping, working and bathing.

OrganiCube explores the creative potential of the material world on the one hand and a study of living in a limited space on the other hand.

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Tags: Christian Precht, design architecture, OrganiCube

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TheDan
Jan 16th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Thats insane. I wonder if the creator is going to try living in one of these things. I can’t even imagine what that would be like.
CountryCritter
Jan 16th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Ewwwww. I admire how much more appealing something this tiny is than a traditional space, however, I would NEVER live in this.
LK9738
Jan 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Very interesting! Great use of space, but nowhere to hand pics on the wall. Are their outlets for use of TV, hairdryer, etc? All white is like a hospital, so I would suggest adding in some color like light blue.
Nathan Miller
Jan 16th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Doesn’t look appealing to me. That’s really not enough space to breathe.
doeabuck
Jan 16th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I dig it. I would live (in one if it had a space for my fish tank…and wasn’t so shiny and white.) But I am not at home all the time and when I am its to study, clean up, eat and sleep so that might be why I like it.
(:
Miss Cellania
Jan 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I’ve lived in smaller dorm rooms. With a roommate.

I once had an apartment that was 200 square feet total floor space, and that included kitchen and bathroom. With a roommate.
sniggitysnags
Jan 16th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
This looks gorgeous. Sans having any personal possessions. This would be a nice option for some of us minimalist out there. I would give it a go if I had the choice.
amelia
Jan 16th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
white walls and white floors… cleaning is going to be hell. but It’s a great idea nonetheless. I wont mind trying it out… looks cosy enough though we probably wont be able to hold dinner parties at home anymore. And we can’t have too many offspring… unless this is housing for singles only.
artbot
Jan 16th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Slap an Apple logo on it and you all would be camping out in front of the Apple store to get one.
misc
Jan 16th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
This could have fantastic maritime possibilities for crew.
Christophe
Jan 17th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Cool design. And, yes misc, anybody who’s ever visited a small leisure motorboat/sailboat knows how space optimization can be necessary.
McTavi
Jan 17th, 2009 at 3:23 am
I’m guessing the toilet would be installed in the shower. It might be neat if your in a dorm or something like that. I hope the guy improves on it, with how wire, pipes, and vents fit in that thing.
Elagie
Jan 17th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Doesn’t do anything for me — seems like a person would have to conform to the sculptural design rather than the room being reflective of needs of the human being living (or perhaps just existing) in it. Feels soul-numbing to me. I could live in a much smaller space and make it far more homey and welcoming. (And Corian?? Why? I can imagine someone cracking their skull when the surface mists over with condensation from the shower.)
Evilbeagle
Jan 17th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Soul numbing is the perfect word to describe this, Elagie.

I’ve lived in a small space before and could do without never living in one again, but if I had to do it, it wouldn’t be like this.
SenorMysterioso
Jan 17th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
jail cell beagle?
Evilbeagle
Jan 17th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Close, SenorMysterioso. Close. My first apartment.

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