Infinity 移動式住宅單元 by A.l.p.s is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.

銅建築· 2024

Infinity 移動式住宅單元

by A.l.p.s

Client: A.l.p.s

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 建築 Category

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The Design

About Infinity 移動式住宅單元

Infinity係一個為喺自然環境中居住而設計嘅移動式住宅單元。每個單元尺寸為6.7米x6.7米x4.3米。可伸縮嘅金屬骨架喺運輸期間可以摺疊收納，亦可以因應唔同地形進行調節，所以呢個單元唔會固定喺同一個地點。航空級鋁合金面板令單元可以喺零下5度到攝氏40度嘅溫度環境下使用。輕量化嘅次結構令組裝過程唔需要重型機械協助。落地大窗同埋露台組件將室內空間同周圍嘅自然景觀連繫埋一齊。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Infinity 移動式住宅單元是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Infinity 移動式住宅單元將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Infinity 移動式住宅單元出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The retractable skeleton developed by our own team brings convenience during transportation and construction process. The skeleton is also flexible, which its shape can be adjusted according to different terrain, and sits lightly and elegantly on the site. Therefore, it is not limited to being fixed in a certain location. With customized exterior components and facade materials, the adaptability of the unit is achieved and the comfort of the living environment is ensured.
Dimensions & Packaging: 6.7m x 6.7m x 4.3m Per Unit
Tags: Architecture, Nature, Minimalism，Steel Structure,Prefabricated House
Production Technology: The design aims to create a rapid construction method that can quickly construct buildings with the help of a deformable and portable metal skeleton main structure. Moreover, the use of the aircraft grade aluminium panel allow the unit to withstand a wide temperature range from -5 to 40 degree. Thus, not only the layout planning can be done according to the local condition, but also rapid construction of buildings can be accomplished, provides good cost-effectiveness and high quality of living.
Design Challenge: To widen our facade choices, we tried materials such as soft fabric and aluminum panels. When making the aluminum panel version, because the overall weight increased, an outer secondary skeleton is added to ensure a smooth and secure installation. The suspended ceiling is a single-point fixed support structure with a weight of 80kg, and it needs to be hoisted at one time. Therefore, an octagonal component was developed by our design team to ensure structural strength and accurate positioning.
Inspiration: In modern society, the rapid development of cities and increasing population has made more people to leave the city and go towards the nature.Base on this phenomenon, we hope to design a lightweight, mobile and ecological buildings that can adapt to different climates and environment conditions and provide a new solution for future residences. Its skeleton can sit lightly on the site and will not leave any impact after the end of its life cycle, ensuring the balance of the local ecology system.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2024 and finished in December 2023. The project location is Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Operation Flow: Some secondary lightweight structures are added to the main skeleton to help construction without the need for heavy machinery. Paired with decking components and huge floor-to-ceiling windows, it subtly blur the boundary between inside and outside, helps residents to experience nature in all directions. Different materials such as mirror can also be used as facade, which could make the building "invisible" and truly integrate into the surrounding environment.
Team Members: Jie Tang, Wenbiao Du, Donglai Zhou, Qiuwen Wei, Qiuliang Lan, Weiying Wang, Tian Zhen
Image Credits: Jie Tang, 2023