- Lumipod is a minimal luxury structure available in three sizes, with a glass window exterior.
- The first Lumipod was installed in the French Alps, with plans to ship to the US and Australia in the works.
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French company Lumicene revealed its prefab tiny cabin in the woods.
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Lumicene, a French company known for its reversible, circular window design, has revealed its new Lumipod in the French Alps.
The Lumipod is a minimalist cabin-like structure designed as a "cocoon of simplicity" for people to escape the city for a weekend. The first one was installed in the French Alps for a client, giving 180 degree forest views while blending into the scenery. The tiny hotel has a minimal environmental impact, sitting on screw piles and able to be removed "without a trace."
Lumicene's designs extend beyong the Lumipod, too. They also have the Lumibar glass pavilion, and the Lumishell prefab home. Both feature the same rounded windows that make the Lumipod so memorable.
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Here's what the Lumipod looks like inside.
The Lumipod's signature feature is the curved glass Lumicene window.
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The window is set on rails, allowing indoor space to become outdoor space.
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The glass windows extend 180 degrees around the round structure.
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The windows span about 16 feet.
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The bedroom is inspired by an upscale hotel.
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Walls and cabinets are made of natural oak.
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The bathroom includes a toilet, shower, sink, and mirror.
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The tiled bathroom makes efficient use of space.
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Blackout curtains can cover the windows....
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...or open up to a panoramic view.
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The Lumipod comes in three sizes. This is the smallest one, at 193-square-feet, while the largest comes to nearly 400-square-feet.
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The exterior is a burned wood, though it can be customized to fit other styles.
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It is designed to blend into the landscape, even appearing as part of the scenery at first glance...
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...while also not leaving a longterm mark on the landscape.
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The Lumipod is designed to be put together in two days, made of two prefabricated pieces.
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Lumipods are manufactured in Lyon, France, shipping around Europe within four months.
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The company has plans to arrange shipping to the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in the future.
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