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The World in a Shell is a high-tech living/working unit, based on the dimensions of a standard sea container. It is a self-sustaining unit that functions in every climate and geographical environment. The World in a Shell is also a mobile laboratory where people from different backgrounds and cultures will be invited to create and share art and innovative ideas.
The container which has
been converted is of the type of LC20, 20 ft container.
This is a standard sea container, with the following
characteristics:
external measurements: 6,058 x 2,438 x 2.591m (l*b*h)
material: (corrugated) steel.
In contrast to normal sea containers, this container
has no doors on the front end, but on the sides. This
is due to history of the container which was once used
by the German postal service, who required side access
to facilitate on and off-loading from trains. Both sides
can be closed by pairs of hinged panels. There is also
a small access door in the front end of the container,
which makes it possible, in cold surroundings, to keep
the large side doors sealed.
The World in a Shell environment
consists of the container with an expandable tent construction.
When deployed this creates a protected area where the
user can erect installations to enable survival in diverse
conditions.
Within the container a
functional interior has been created. This interior
is composed of loose modules which can be re-arranged
according to the required function. The user has access
to wide range of appliances and equipment, for example;
a kitchen with induction stove, a workshop with tools,
or a mobile video studio. These modules with equipment
are designed as loose cubes, which can be placed at
random within the environment. However most of the appliances
must be provided with energy to function, or possibly
require water.
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