4m rolling summer house

Rolling Summer House (pollen)

This was our first big commission at sixixis.  The original brief was for a tree house, but as we spent time on the site in Dorset, the design evolved into a small rolling building inspired by microscopic forms such as pollen.

Materials: locally sourced green Ash and Oak (steam-bent)

Finish: Various

Dimensions: c. 4m x 4m x 5.5m

Date: Feb 2006

Edition: One-off

Location: Dorset UK

Credits: Charlie Whinney, Tom Raffield, Chris Jarratt, Nick Smith, Tom and Ed Dulake