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Incredible Egg-Shaped Mobile House Extension is No Ordinary Blob

06/09/2011

Blobvb3 by dmvA

Believe it or not, this adorable egg-shaped “blob” is actually a house! Originally built as a home office extension for Xfactor Agencies, the unique design was vehemently opposed by Belgian authorities. In order to circumvent building codes, the Belgium-based architects <a href="http://www.dmva-architecten.be/projects/detail.php?lan=en&projID=68&type_active=project&cat_active=installatie&jaar_active=2009">dmvA</a> created a mobile unit that doubles as art. It is also a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-reader-builds-sustainable-homes-in-ghana/">sustainable home extension</a> given its small size, minimal use of building materials, mobility, and clever use of space.

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The Belgian authorities weren't wild about this egg-shaped office design and refused to give it a permit.

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To circumvent their code, dmvA turned the office into something both creative and mobile.

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The Blob vB3 has a timber frame covered in a stretchy material and polyester.

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Mobile and sleek, the interior is no cave either.

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It has a bathroom, kitchen, guestroom, sleeping area, and plenty of storage place.

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Like a caravan, it can be used as a home, an office, or even as a garden shed.

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Despite being unconventional by Belgium's standards, we love this design!

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Blobvb3 by dmvA

Believe it or not, this adorable egg-shaped “blob” is actually a house! Originally built as a home office extension for Xfactor Agencies, the unique design was vehemently opposed by Belgian authorities. In order to circumvent building codes, the Belgium-based architects dmvA created a mobile unit that doubles as art. It is also a sustainable home extension given its small size, minimal use of building materials, mobility, and clever use of space.

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