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The iPAD-You Might Not Be Able To Take It Everywhere, But Its Still A Winner
If you’ve ever made the trip to New Zealand, you know that getting there is worth the killer plane ride. Few, if any places can match its overall beauty. It’s easy to imagine Andre Hodgskin’s brainchild, the iPAD, fitting in quite well in the tranquil beauty of the lush New Zealand landscape.
Imagine telling people that you live in an iPAD. They will think that you are either insane, or simply have a strong accent. More than likely you will have to clue more than one person in that you said “iPAD” and not “ipod.” The iPAD is a really clever and fun concept from Auckland, New Zealand. The iPAD should be of interest for tiny house enthusiasts.
New Zealand architect Andre Hodgskin’s concept in the iPAD is to create a very flexible kit home that could be suited for a variety of purposes. Part of its flexibility is that the iPAD can be built onsite, or it can be built elsewhere. Because of its cargo container style design, it can be shipped to its final location. Another aspect of this flexibility is that the iPAD has a great many color options that are available as well. There are five finishes in all, including black, white and Red Tongue & Groove. Of all the finishes probably Black and Red Tongue & Groove are the most appealing, but all the designs work very well and succeed in creating a great space that is attractive and livable.
One of the iPAD’s big tricks and part of its brilliance is its use of several large decks that effectively increase the usable living space considerably. This feature makes the iPAD a good potential fit for warmer climates. A second great feature of the iPAD is the incorporation of large floor to ceiling windows, which when combined with the decks, really add a feeling of space that is far beyond the iPAD’s 500 square feet.
The entry-level iPAD is about 500 square feet, and the kit can be purchased for around $125,000 New Zealand dollars. Larger and more complex designs top out at $375,000 NZD. Considering the cleverness of the sophisticated design and the iPAD’s general charm, the price tag seems very reasonable.
A quick glance at the interiors and use of additional deck space should sell most people on this very clever concept.
Additional information on the iPAD and photos can be found on their website.
If you’ve ever made the trip to New Zealand, you know that getting there is worth the killer plane ride. Few, if any places can match its overall beauty. It’s easy to imagine Andre Hodgskin’s brainchild, the iPAD, fitting in quite well in the tranquil beauty of the lush New Zealand landscape.
Imagine telling people that you live in an iPAD. They will think that you are either insane, or simply have a strong accent. More than likely you will have to clue more than one person in that you said “iPAD” and not “ipod.” The iPAD is a really clever and fun concept from Auckland, New Zealand. The iPAD should be of interest for tiny house enthusiasts.
New Zealand architect Andre Hodgskin’s concept in the iPAD is to create a very flexible kit home that could be suited for a variety of purposes. Part of its flexibility is that the iPAD can be built onsite, or it can be built elsewhere. Because of its cargo container style design, it can be shipped to its final location. Another aspect of this flexibility is that the iPAD has a great many color options that are available as well. There are five finishes in all, including black, white and Red Tongue & Groove. Of all the finishes probably Black and Red Tongue & Groove are the most appealing, but all the designs work very well and succeed in creating a great space that is attractive and livable.
One of the iPAD’s big tricks and part of its brilliance is its use of several large decks that effectively increase the usable living space considerably. This feature makes the iPAD a good potential fit for warmer climates. A second great feature of the iPAD is the incorporation of large floor to ceiling windows, which when combined with the decks, really add a feeling of space that is far beyond the iPAD’s 500 square feet.
The entry-level iPAD is about 500 square feet, and the kit can be purchased for around $125,000 New Zealand dollars. Larger and more complex designs top out at $375,000 NZD. Considering the cleverness of the sophisticated design and the iPAD’s general charm, the price tag seems very reasonable.
A quick glance at the interiors and use of additional deck space should sell most people on this very clever concept.
Additional information on the iPAD and photos can be found on their website.
Looks like it’d be easy to set up. Kinda like that one.