Wiki World has presented the Cabana Red Submarine, a modular product conceived by the company. This modular space system represents the pinnacle of the 'Plug-in to Nature' concept. Using Digital Wood technology, it combines the precision of digital manufacturing with a spirit of nomadic freedom, designed as a high-performance dwelling with zero ecological footprint and a plug-and-play system.
This design allows the cabin to be installed in any setting, whether on a cliff or hidden in a forest, inhabiting the most isolated places on the planet without causing damage, transforming the idea of an impossible house in the forest into something immediate.
The project consists of building a submarine made of vibrant red wood, dispensing with the need for a real ocean. The Red Submarine navigates through the land, immersed in the forest, symbolizing a deeper desire to float freely following natural currents, rather than belonging to the sea. This cozy cabin is just over ten square meters.
Its interior features a large panoramic window in the living room, and a staircase leads to a cozy mezzanine. Under a large skylight, one can sleep and watch the stars. Equipped with specific circular portholes, the environment provides the feeling of a sailor secretly exploring the heart of the wild nature.
The inspiration for this cabin dates back to the film Fitzcarraldo, directed by German filmmaker Werner Herzog. Although the details of the film have faded, the image remains of the obsessive protagonist who transported a steamship over a hill into the Amazon rainforest, an idea described as bold and surreal.
The intention was for the House in Nature to resemble this vision: the human spirit, along with the Red Submarine, exiled deep in the forest. The invitation is to enter, with the hatch sealed, leaving the outside world behind, where waves of trees seem high through the window. It is suggested to turn off the lights, settle in, and let oneself be carried away in this red submarine, returning from the noise of the city and focusing on one's own path.
In this space, the occupant assumes the role of captain and hermit, deciding the ideal moment to dive. The wind acts as the sea current, and the trees are perceived as waves. Customized circular portholes and panoramic viewers capture every detail of the filtered sunlight and moving shadows. The rhythm of time slows down significantly here.
It is possible to observe the leaves changing from green and falling, as well as groups of birds arriving and departing, as if piloting this red vessel on a silent journey through temporal currents. While some choose to go against the current, the Red Submarine offers the freedom to simply follow the natural flow.
Wiki World reaffirms its commitment to returning to natural life through organic construction. The 'Cabana Red Submarine' continues this experiment in nature-integrated housing, moving away from a mentality focused only on dimensions and concentrating on the interaction between the act of inhabiting and the environment.
The spatial response proposed by the cabin differs from everyday residential experience, being somewhat introspective. The design makes the house quite narrow, and this 'small' format brings the resident closer to matter, increasing their sensitivity. Being in the forest encourages walking barefoot for a day and listening to the sound of dry leaves being crushed on the terrace.
The entire structure uses a glued laminated timber frame, where every piece and customized joint is digitally designed and customized, achieving 100% pre-fabricated assembly. In the context of residences, there is no single solution; each individual wants their home to reflect their own view of life, which gave rise to the 'Play Cabin' concept. Wiki World maintains its philosophy of natural construction.
The company preserves every tree and bamboo in place, maintaining the original textures of the forest and paths. The houses are entirely elevated from the ground, and all their structural components are prefabricated wooden systems, created in collaboration between the architecture team and the users themselves.
Natural constructions can be conceived as Lego pieces. Small cabins, similar to building blocks, were arranged in the forest. The traditional technique of rustic wood construction was maintained, including the manual burning of the facade with charred wooden planks. The cabins are interconnected by small metal elements that allow for repetitive assemblies, seeking a precise connection between the structures and the natural environment. Each wooden cabin is elevated from the ground, without the use of walls or artificial landscaping, as nature itself serves as the ideal cladding.