mercury house one
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
MercuryHouseOne on San Servolo Island at Biennale Venice
Credits: http://www.architectureandvision.com/ further infos: see below
“MercuryHouseOne” is a habitable unit designed as a mobile lounge, integrating functional and aesthetical considerations. While respecting ecological issues, it is designed to fit both in a natural or urban environment. The MercuryHouseOne is characterized by a compact volume with an approximate dimension of 9 x 4.5 meters. The exterior shell is a double curved shape made out of ultralight white Carrara marble pieces with a chrome seam and large acrylic windows and openings. Its shape recalls the beauty and efficiency of a water drop. The marble is backlit at night, enhancing the form and creating special attention for evening events.
