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markies

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Credits: Eduard Böhtlingk -  http://www.bohtlingk.nl/ – Photos: Roos Aldershoff

The Markies is not an ordinary caravan, but it can serve as one because it meets all the B-road transport requirements. It was an entry for a temporary dwelling competition and was conceived as a mobile holiday home.

When it is on the road, the Markies measures 2.20 m by 4.40 m. Once it arrives at its destination, its floor space can be increased threefold in a matter of seconds.  Both side walls can be folded down electronically and the resulting area can then be covered automatically via the concertina-like awnings, which can be lowered to exactly the height desired.

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