Monday 5 May 2008

Konyk Architecture Prefab " Hydra One "






















This generation that will be in their 60s and 70s in the year 2000 came of age in the late 50s and the 60s. They think of themselves as youthful and indeed, they are the most youthful mature generation ever.






















Another prefab design by Konyk Architecture called Hydra One. The other previous prefabs by the architect was The UP!house.

Here some description about Konyk Architecture prefab project " Hydra One " :
All of the necessary domestic functions of sleeping, showering, food preparation and storage are tucked away and stowed along one edge of the volume, able to be folded down or opened up as need be. In the default position, the interior is a seamless surface from ceiling to floor, a pure volume of space which can be used for any activity, be it exercise, yoga or reading. Internet TV project onto the front window screen.






















Basic Details
  • basic "kit" price : unknown
  • sq ft : unknown
  • kit price/sq ft : unknown
  • est. finished price/sq ft : unknown
  • bedrooms : 1
  • baths : 1
  • garage : carport
  • decks : no








































Base Price Includes :

* Steel tube "unibody" frame
* Centria Formawall Exterior Insulated Panels
* VistaWall 1 insulated low-e exterior glazing
* Kalwall Insulated Structural Walls

* Epoxy flooring / polycarbonite interior walls
* IKEA cabinets / Bosch/Subzero
* Duravit / TOTO / DornBracht
* HVAC central heating and cooling system Continue Reading.....

Konyk Architecture on UP!house Prefab






















The UP!house Prefabs Project by Konyk Architecture

About Konyk Architecture :
Konyk Architecture designs futuristic, high-tech prefabricated homes. The designs utilize steel "uni-body" frames, structural panels and lots of insulated glass to form super-modern, sleek living spaces. The homes are fabricated and delivered fully equipped with high-end appliances, fixtures and mechanicals.






















The UP!house Basic Details :

* basic "kit" price : unknown
* sq ft : 1,500
* kit price/sq ft : unknown
* est. finished price/sq ft : unknown
* bedrooms : 3
* baths : 2
* garage : carport
* decks : no

The UP!house is an investigation into a prefabricated architecture that borrows from the world of industrial design, specifically automotive design and production techniques.






















With options ranging from power windows to home theater entertainment packages, the UP!house is an attempt to make the purchase of the single family house more akin to that of the latest model Jetta.






















The UP!house was commissioned for dwell magazine’s dwell home invitational of April 2003.









































Base Price Includes :

* Steel tube "unibody" frame
* Centria Formawall Exterior Insulated Panels
* VistaWall 1 insulated low-e exterior glazing
* Kalwall Insulated Structural Walls

* Epoxy flooring / polycarbonite interior walls
* IKEA cabinets / Bosch/Subzero
* Duravit / TOTO / DornBracht
* HVAC central heating and cooling system Continue Reading.....