Roll It Experimental Housing

Roll It is a fun experimental house resulting from the collaboration several institutes within the University of Karlsruhe, Germany. The cylindrical design is a modular to provide flexible space within a minimum housing unit.



Three sections serve different functional needs: there’s a bed and table section, an exercise cylinder, and a kitchen with a sink. Structurally, the prototype has an outer shell with four support rings over a rigid inner shell. A translucent membrane wraps the entire structure while being an advertising space for sponsors. Attached to the membrane, thin wooden slats form the running surface of the roll.

The inner cover is made of laminated 15 mm thick OSB panels covering the support rings. In the side walls, circular openings let the light into the structure and a large opening is the entrance.

Via [detail] & [archdaily]