greg lynn: RV prototype house

'RV - room vehicle' by greg lynn, at interieur 2012, kortrijk, belgium 
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the 'RV prototype house' (room vehicle) by architect greg lynn is a 1/5th scale model of a residence that increases the living space by 
rotating in two axes on a robotic base developed for the future primitives exhibition at biennale interieur 2012 in kortrijk, belgium. 
by reducing the footprint into a single floor, wall and ceiling surface the dwelling brings together intelligent systems, 
comfort and freedom of motion. the 150m2 area is realized with a 60m2 impression which is composed of a lightweight 
core made of carbon fiber fabric making the entire mass of the shell less than 50 kilos allowing it to revolve easily.

the reduction of its overall impact brings a new layer of enthusiasm and activity to the typical home, similar to that of 
an exercise machine or hamster ball. the living environment responds to its surrounding landscape so that it is optimized to the weather, 
daylight and temperature through its rotational actions. taking influence from the inner hull of a boat, the bespoke dwelling proposes 
a new typology which was once sedentary, into one based on movement and interaction.



greg lynn speaks to designboom about his future primitives project 'RV - room vehicle'
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vertical rotation
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the 150m2 area is reduced to a 60m2 footprint
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view of the robotic base which controls the dwelling's rotational movements
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general exhibition view
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horizontal axis
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detail of mechanics
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rendering from above
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exhibition rendering
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plan drawing
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sketch of circular track
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section sketch showing living spaces
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architect greg lynn
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the biennale INTERIEUR 2012 has invited 7 artists, designers and architects to create a project room. 
curator lowie vermeersch explains the future primitives showcase which features nendo, makkink & bey, ross lovegrove, greg lynn, troika, 
david bowen and muller van severen. 



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INTERIEUR 2012
biennale in the city, city in the biennale
20 – 28 october kortrijk, belgium

the biennale INTERIEUR is now in its 23rd edition and is internationally recognized as an not-to-be-missed overview of trends, tastes and cultural movements. 
INTERIEUR 2012 will be bigger and better than ever with an extensive programme and an exciting mix of culture and commerce. 
it will bring a curated selection of 300 international design brands to 90.000 expected visitors over a period of nine days, 
additional exhibitions are scheduled to be shown in the city-centre, and pop-up bars plus a restaurant will be installed beyond the halls of the fairground.