[SYD14]

2014 Sydney Design Awards

ACCOMMODATION POD

Finalist 

Project Overview

THE ACCOMMODATION POD is a new concept for high end accommodation retreats. Designed for both urban and remote areas, the ACCOMMODATION PODS are designed with integrated water storage tanks and PV panels to be energy efficient and self-sufficient.

Organisation

Sumu Design

Team

Felice Carlino

Project Brief

THE ACCOMMODATION POD is a new concept for high end accommodation retreats. Designed for both urban and remote areas, the ACCOMMODATION PODS are designed with integrated water storage tanks and PV panels to be energy efficient and self-sufficient.

Project Innovation/Need

Our aim was to create a high end luxury retreat for people.

Design Challenge

The idea came about when a friend wanted to build accommodation retreats on his farm and wanted a place that not only complimented the environment but also was to be a beautiful building in its own right.

Sustainability

The ACCOMMODATION PODS are designed with integrated water storage tanks and PV panels to be energy efficient and self-sufficient.




This award celebrates the design process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, and aesthetic considerations. Consideration given for material selection, technology, light and shadow. The project can be a concept, tender or personal project, i.e. proposed space.
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