Capsule 2.0 Jingjing Zhou Supervisor: A/Prof. Graham Crist
Why did the Metabolist capsules fail dynamical change and metabolise? Is it possible that now this fantasy is more possible? This project aims to develop a dynamic and incremental growth system that could fit into a densely populated and tight city, responding to shifting markets, and interacting with both its occupants and the current environment. These capsules are designed into a more flexible system, where the lift and services allow a mobile delivery of the units. Façade and interior customization is built into the new modular system. Wifi, smartphones and networked laptops are now normal and a natural companion to this system. Airbnb has made mobile living an everyday reality. The software and social media that allows cities to evolve faster need physical structures that are more dynamic and responsive. You can order a capsule online, in one size, customise its interior, its façade and its use – a dwelling, an office, a shop or restaurant. You can have it deployed to the working building which is already operating, and then later, have it refitted and removed. There are many configurations and facades possible here and countless sites for its location; this project draws one possibility.