Project posted by Brian Buzarde

Land Ark RV - Drake

Location
Year
2018
Structure
RV
Style
Modern
"Psychology and emotional response play big roles when you're living in such a relatively small space, so subtle moves can have a large impact." Whether one is looking for a weekend retreat or a mobile home equipped for an extended sojourn, the two founders have spent years researching and testing so that this model can be the ideal solution for all.
"Psychology and emotional response play big roles when you're living in such a relatively small space, so subtle moves can have a large impact." Whether one is looking for a weekend retreat or a mobile home equipped for an extended sojourn, the two founders have spent years researching and testing so that this model can be the ideal solution for all.
Aside from its stunning look, what makes the Drake unique is the thoughtful expertise that has gone into its design. Crafted by Land Ark RV's founders Brian and Joni Buzarde, who have been living the mobile tiny house lifestyle since 2011, this travel trailer has been years in the making.
Aside from its stunning look, what makes the Drake unique is the thoughtful expertise that has gone into its design. Crafted by Land Ark RV's founders Brian and Joni Buzarde, who have been living the mobile tiny house lifestyle since 2011, this travel trailer has been years in the making.
The master loft fits a king bed, and features an egress window and two awnings.
The master loft fits a king bed, and features an egress window and two awnings.
With a sleek, contemporary profile, the Drake is equally comfortable in rugged terrain or a more refined setting. Here is a look at the ladder accessing the storage soffit. The bathroom window extends your sight-line through the space and outward.
With a sleek, contemporary profile, the Drake is equally comfortable in rugged terrain or a more refined setting. Here is a look at the ladder accessing the storage soffit. The bathroom window extends your sight-line through the space and outward.
Large, stainless under-mounted sink makes real cooking and cleaning as easy as it is in a typical house.
Large, stainless under-mounted sink makes real cooking and cleaning as easy as it is in a typical house.
This built-in custom couch offers ample storage underneath.
This built-in custom couch offers ample storage underneath.
The light and shadows on the corrugated metal create a visible texture and intricacy of scale that changes with the sun and viewing angle.
The light and shadows on the corrugated metal create a visible texture and intricacy of scale that changes with the sun and viewing angle.
A closer look at the white-washed walls and sleek black hardware.
A closer look at the white-washed walls and sleek black hardware.
Custom closets designed by Land Ark; refined, cut and assembled by Twig Custom Builders.
Custom closets designed by Land Ark; refined, cut and assembled by Twig Custom Builders.
The flex room can fit a queen-size bed, or be outfitted as an office.
The flex room can fit a queen-size bed, or be outfitted as an office.
Spacious enough to serve as a tiny home, yet small enough to still maintain a tiny footprint—especially within the context of the western landscape—the Drake is ready for adventure.
Spacious enough to serve as a tiny home, yet small enough to still maintain a tiny footprint—especially within the context of the western landscape—the Drake is ready for adventure.
The tall ladder lives secured against the wall, but can be attached to either the guest loft or storage soffit, providing access to either.
The tall ladder lives secured against the wall, but can be attached to either the guest loft or storage soffit, providing access to either.
Ample natural light enters via the multiple windows. As you can see above, stylish cabin vibes flood the home.
Ample natural light enters via the multiple windows. As you can see above, stylish cabin vibes flood the home.
The pine ledge wraps around creating useful storage. Integrated linen nooks can be seen in the lighted mirror's reflection. The bathroom features a one-piece toilet, 30x60 tub and Kohler wall surrounds.
The pine ledge wraps around creating useful storage. Integrated linen nooks can be seen in the lighted mirror's reflection. The bathroom features a one-piece toilet, 30x60 tub and Kohler wall surrounds.
The kitchen and living areas are integrated together inside the large main room, yet each can still function as its own autonomous zone.
The kitchen and living areas are integrated together inside the large main room, yet each can still function as its own autonomous zone.
The loft ladder can be hung against the wall as shown or secured at an angle for ergonomic climbing. The master loft easily fits a king size bed. Ladder and built-ins designed by Land Ark, cut and assembled by Twig Custom Builders.
The loft ladder can be hung against the wall as shown or secured at an angle for ergonomic climbing. The master loft easily fits a king size bed. Ladder and built-ins designed by Land Ark, cut and assembled by Twig Custom Builders.
The 8' full light entry door sets the stage for the surprisingly large interior.
The 8' full light entry door sets the stage for the surprisingly large interior.
The low sloped roof appears steeper from different angles, giving the house a sort of visual movement even while it's stationary.
The low sloped roof appears steeper from different angles, giving the house a sort of visual movement even while it's stationary.

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Details

Square Feet
357
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
0

Credits

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Architect
Land Ark RV
Interior Design
Joni Buzarde
Land Ark RV
Builder
Land Ark RV
Photographer
Jeremy Gudac

From Brian Buzarde

Land Ark RV - Drake

The first finished, RVIA certified model from a company looking to create a new icon.