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In the storage area for the park, shown here, a wide section of the roof slides open to easily handle equipment and the high beams can be used as a rack for materials.

"When you check out houses like Aladino's old one or the barns where people work, the construction systems or the treatment of materials are very elementary and intuitive, and therein lies the value of these operations,

The double bed is located in the rear of the van so it has access to the views afforded by the open doors.

6mm plywood boards were used for the vehicle cladding, and 12 and 15mm boards for the floor and the joinery, in a natural matte finish to increase the perception of space.

Plywood board covers almost the entire interior of the van. “The construction process involved thinking of solutions for a space with many corners and curves,” recalls Andrade. “Challenges make things interesting, so this was my favourite part of the project.”

When configured for dining, the Dodo Van features a dining table with bench seating and a kitchen bench next to the cooking area.

The plywood joinery conceals a portable table for eating and working, a bed for two people, a kitchenette, and ample storage space. The interior has been designed to be flexible enough to adapt to different everyday situations, solving the basic needs of living.

A built-in sofa and vintage 1964 George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair

The Dodo Van has seats for the transport of up to six people. The side entrance leads directly to the kitchenette area behind the driver's seat.

With the bed and desk tucked away, there’s more room to move about in the shipping container.

The cabin and back deck are cantilevered over a slope in the property.

The multicolored cushions were designed by Acuña and fabricated by Viviana Cortes.

Two mezzanines are accessible by ladder and can be used as sleeping areas for overnight guests.

The kitchen shelving, table, and bench were designed by Acuña and fabricated by Luis Miranda.

A Czech designer partners with local stonemasons and carpenters to convert a tattered structure into a boutique guesthouse in the Carpathian Mountains.

As part of the renovation, the former entrance hall was converted into the main living room.

Daniela decorated the home with simple pieces that would emphasize the interior's original details. In the living room, the gray sofa complements the stone floors while wooden furniture contrasts with the whitewashed walls.

A cooker resembling a wood-burning stove infuses the kitchen with warm, cozy vibes.