Anyone who sees the office on wheels by US designers Justin Rice and Kagan Taylor will soon have memories of the organic and anthroposophic architecture that was popular for a time. With its geometric angles and shapes, the mini-office -also called Lighthouse- appears quite small on the outside. Those who step inside will notice that appearances are deceptive: the generous interior offers enough space to work comfortably.
The little office is constructed from insulated sheet material and recycled beams. Lightweight and recycled materials were used as much as possible for the construction as well as for the fittings and furniture. The prefabricated panels that make up the office can be easily transported and ensure minimal environmental impact. Moreover, the office can easily be moved due to its low weight. To this end, the office stands on a sturdy undercarriage that allows the 'office sphere' to be moved from location to location. Moreover, thanks to its design on wheels, the floor always remains off the ground and well-dried even in wetter periods.
Striking features include the unique door that has no one right angle and the skylight that appears to be inspired by yacht building. This ensures maximum natural light. The interior features beautiful wall and floor finishes in wood, built-in furniture, four computer workstations and plenty of storage space.
The Lighthouse's large windows and dormer make the most of natural light. The dormer can be opened to ventilate the office. The current version of the mini-office is grid-connected, but a version with solar panels is easily possible. The mini-office can be assembled on site in one day and a version with two separate rooms is already under construction.
