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Cocoon 1 takes a modular approach to the (very) personal space

Cocoon 1 takes a modular approach to the (very) personal space
The Cocoon 1 also lets you claim some personal space outdoors
The Cocoon 1 also lets you claim some personal space outdoors
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The Cocoon 1 can be filled with variety of different modules
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The Cocoon 1 can be filled with variety of different modules
The brightly colored modules for the Cocoon 1
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The brightly colored modules for the Cocoon 1
The Cocoon 1 provides a room within a room
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The Cocoon 1 provides a room within a room
The Kitchen module adds a sink and faucet to the Cocoon 1
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The Kitchen module adds a sink and faucet to the Cocoon 1
The Cocoon 1 also lets you claim some personal space outdoors
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The Cocoon 1 also lets you claim some personal space outdoors
The Cocoon 1 from Micasa Labs
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The Cocoon 1 from Micasa Labs
The Cocoon 1 also lets you get in touch with nature, while remaining removed from it
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The Cocoon 1 also lets you get in touch with nature, while remaining removed from it
The Cocoon 1 should be released in 2013
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The Cocoon 1 should be released in 2013
The Cocoon 1 measures 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in diameter
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The Cocoon 1 measures 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in diameter
The Cocoon 1 looking arty
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The Cocoon 1 looking arty
The Cocoon 1 looking arty again
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The Cocoon 1 looking arty again
The Cocoon 1 sits upon a "Foundation 360" base so it doesn't roll away
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The Cocoon 1 sits upon a "Foundation 360" base so it doesn't roll away
The Cocoon 1 takes in the view
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The Cocoon 1 takes in the view
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I’m not sure if it’s simply a matter of providing some personal space in an increasingly crowded world, some deep-seated desire to get back to the womb, or something else entirely, but there seem to be a growing number of pods and cocoons emerging from the brains of designers these days, whether it be for treetop accommodation, a backyard workspace or catching some Z’s at work. The latest comes from Micasa Lab, the folks behind the iRock rocking chair, whose Cocoon 1 is a clear sphere in which you can kick back and relax, store items, or even cook.

Cocoon 1 is modular, with the each plastic sphere coming standard with two Pillow 90 modules and the Foundation 360 on which it sits to ensure it doesn’t roll away. The addition of different modules allows the Cocoon 1 to be further customized, with various pillow modules being the most basic. These pillow modules are available in 45, 90 or 180 varieties, which refers to the amount of space they take up within the sphere. There are also Storage modules, available in 90 and 180 varieties, which can be fitted with a power pack to run electrical devices.

If you expect a little more functionality from your clear plastic spheres, a Kitchen 90 module adds a stove powered by a power pack that provides up to 40 hours of light or 20 hours of light and 30 minutes of cooking. But once you’ve done the cooking, you’ll presumably want to wash up. That means you’ll want to have a Water 90 module installed. This adds a faucet and sink, and needs to be combined with the Foundation 360 module, which includes an outflow pipe.

The Kitchen module adds a sink and faucet to the Cocoon 1
The Kitchen module adds a sink and faucet to the Cocoon 1

In addition to the standard Foundation 360 base, Micasa Lab has also created a Foundation Pb base that adds a lead weight to the bottom of the Cocoon 1 so that it can be floated on water and remain upright.

The sphere of the Cocoon 1 measures 1.8 meters (5.9 ft) in diameter and weighs 97 kg (213.8 lb) when empty. Adding the standard modules increases the weight to 135 kg (297.6 lb).

Micasa Labs is aiming to release the Cocoon 1 in the Northern Hemisphere autumn of 2013 for an estimated retail price of US$2,990.

Take a closer look at Cocoon 1 in the video below.

Source: Micasa Labs

Cocoon1 by Micasa LAB

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8 comments
8 comments
Mark A
"Cocoon 1 is a clear sphere in which you can kick back and relax, store items, or even cook." They are telling the truth about cooking.... place that in a nice sunny spot and you are cooked!
Bob Flint
Human Hamster............
Nelson
An architect's wet dream. This thing is just silly!
M. Renee Fulsom
more social engineering anyone... these are designed to enhance the visual aspect of them being modern and trendy, but big picture basically just get you used to small spaces - why? Space travel....how long can you stay in a hamster cage (as B. Flint says) and not go squirrelly.
yrag
I'll tell you what, that would make one hell of a terrarium or small animal habitat.
Lucanwolf
Just do not pass gas! Lol
EJacob Cornelius
Agreed, cooking instructions only needed for inhabitants. Not even 6 feet wide? It will never sell in the U.S. $3,000 would build a fine tree house.
Janet Bratter
And when it runs out of air?