Imaginé par le studio australien Lara Calder Architect, The Prefab Parasite est un étonnant concept de logement alternatif qui viendrait se greffer sur les surfaces urbaines inexploitées comme les murs ou les piles de ponts afin de permettre d’augmenter les surfaces habitables en ville. Conçues à la manière de véritables habitations préfabriquées dotées de murs, fenêtres et planchers en dur, l’accès se fait par un escalier rétractable. Plus d’images dans la suite !

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The Prefab Parasite will populate the unused space found in urban landscapes. To achieve sustainable densification the dwelling attaches itself to blank building fabric found in the city. It grows on empty facades, rock faces and bridges. It finds value by turning dead public space into lively private space.

The Prefab Parasite is a parametric dwelling which incorporates many considerations into its flexible design. The facade reacts to orientation. The footprint can be wide or narrow depending on the site and always maintains its 36 square meters. The structural ribs are tuned to the exact building form using an algorithmic modeling system.

The fabrication and construction of the prefab parasite rely heavily on digital methods. The facade paneling system is designed and sent to fabrication to be machine cut out of an eco solid surface material consisting of compressed bamboo and recycled paper. The structural facade members are all controlled parametrically, as are the main structural ribs. The integration of the structure with the design system increases efficiency and accuracy of the construction process.

The mounting plate which is the back wall of the dwelling is the first component to be installed. The floors and internal fitout attach to the mounting plate. The structural facade installed last provides lateral bracing and ties the building together.

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