‘M-velope,’ Shelter by Michael Jantzen

The M-vironments were developed by Michael Jantzen to accommodate a wide range of markets with different sizes, shapes, materials, and panel types. The system can be used for exhibit structures, pavilions, play environments for kids, retail spaces, office modules, and other commercial applications.

It is a small functional art structure designed to be a special place in which to escape from the normal reality of a predictable conventional space. The entire structure is made of sustainably grown western red cedar wood, which has been stained a sage green color. The M-velope can be shipped to nearly any site as an eight-foot cube, or in multiple pre-fabricated pieces. It is then levelled, secured to the ground, and folded open into different potential configurations.

All of the slotted panels are hinged to the main frame and can be moved into many different positions, which in turn changes the shape of the M-velope. Some of these panels support benches that can accommodate at least 14 people. A small solar panel can be added to the structure in order to power lights, and small appliances if it is located in a remote area. When not in use, the structure can again be folded back into a fixed cube configuration in order to keep anyone from entering.
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