No, this isn’t a training simulator for astronauts or a hideout for exhibitionists. This unusual structure is a relaxation capsule designed by a Madrid-based design studio.
Architects from Unio Design Studio have nestled the Living O’Pod capsule into the forest landscape of Repovesi National Park in Finland. The goal of the Spanish designers is to elevate the trendy way of vacationing and living known as “glamping.”
Glamping (a blend of the words “glamorous” and “camping”) refers to a type of luxury camping that combines hotel-like comfort with the great outdoors.
What exactly is this capsule house that rotates around its axis?
The glass spherical apartments are set within a steel frame. According to the design publication Designboom, the glamping site features a functional living space spread across two levels.
This retreat for those escaping civilization, camouflaged in the Finnish forest, is designed for two people. The capsule includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and terrace. The two levels are connected by stairs that are as black as the steel frame.
Simple yet elegant designer furniture and decor are presented in a calming color palette. However, the interior occasionally bursts with vibrant splashes of color, such as the emerald green upholstery in the living room or the golden ceiling lights in the bar area.
The spherical glass allows in more than enough sunlight, and at night, it offers breathtaking views of the starry sky.
The Living O’Pod from Unio Design Studio is equipped with an insulating layer and a heating system. This means you can comfortably winter in this glamping site, recharging your energy during frosty walks while taking in the forests and mountains of Finland.
The architects noted that this glamping structure can be set up anywhere. All components of the capsule house were prefabricated in a factory and then transported to Repovesi for assembly on-site.