History
The Loftcube was designed by Studio Aisslinger in 2014. It suits a nomadic lifestyle. It allows for construction on various urban and natural spaces. Werner Aisslinger aimed for occupants to "feel at home – even when you are a long way from home."
This structure is known as the Loftcube. It was engineered by and8. A prominent installation sits atop Hotel Daniel in Graz, Austria, since 2014. This unit stands on 1.2m or 1.5m tubular columns.
Architecture
The Loftcube presents as a modern minimalistic cube. Its structure employs a steel-extrusion frame and an aluminum frame. White composite materials and glass windows complete the enclosure.
The unit measures 7.25m by 7.25m. It features prefabrication and minimal detailing. This design reduces its physical footprint and minimizes material waste.
Setting
The Loftcube functions as a mobile residential unit. It is conceived for diverse settings, from urban rooftops to coastal beaches.
A prominent installation rests 24 meters high on the rooftop of Hotel Daniel in Graz, Austria. This placement offers superb 360-degree views, where the shifting light of day defines the space.
Specifications
The floor area spans 44 m². The structure itself measures 7.25 meters by 7.25 meters. It rests on tubular columns of 1.2m or 1.5m height.
Installation requires 3 to 7 days. Disassembly is completed within 2 days.
In print
Featured: Retail Design Blog (2014), Living Pod (2014), Kinky Peanuts (2009), Architizer.
