- An Italian design firm created a 290-square-foot bungalow tiny home.
- The bungalow, called Casa Ojalá, can be rearranged into 1,000 different configurations.
- Casa Ojalá is also sustainable for off-grid use, with a manual mechanical system and rainwater collection.
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Italian architect Beatrice Bonzanigo designed Casa Ojalá, a tiny bungalow that can create up to 1,000 different shapes and arrangements.
Bonzanigo and her partner Ryan Nesbitt worked on the prototype out of Milan, and they're now planning to launch production and sell the bungalows.
After it won a design adward in April 2019 at Milan Design Week, dozens of people joined a waitlist for the chance to purchase Casa Ojalá. Now, Bonzanigo hopes to deliver the first models by the end of the year.
Take a look at the unique tiny home here.
Casa Ojalá is a small, 290-square-foot bungalow designed for moderate climates.
It has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living area, and a rooftop terrace, despite the small size.
All of these features are possible through the unique design of the bungalow.
As the prototype shows, Casa Ojalá is made of sliding walls and movable floor and ceiling panels.
Each of those pieces is controlled by a manual mechanical system of pulleys and cranks.
The bungalow comes furnished with seven "slices" that can be rearranged or hidden for storage.
These slices include essential furniture near the core of the bungalow that can be moved around, like a wardrobe and sink.
The bedroom can become a living area, the living room can become an extension of the bathroom, or the whole house can become an outdoor platform.
Once the bungalow is assembled, the owner can rearrange it themselves without professional assistance.
All the different configurations maintain the building's circular structure.
All of the metal, wood, and fabric in the house are customizable for the buyer.
The bungalow is designed to be reconfigured daily if necessary, depending on the needs of the person inside.
Once installed, it's also designed to function totally off-grid.
It comes equipped with a rainwater collection system, and can also come with solar panels if requested.
Though designed for mild climates, the bungalow has a bioethanol stove for heat.
Each individual Casa Ojalá can also be customized based on local motifs and what materials are sustainable and available in the region.
First deliveries are expected by the end of 2020. Join the waitlist here.
