Volvo Space is a container-sized object that can fly like a large quadcopter, go on water like a speedboat and travel on roads like other “lounge” vehicle concepts that we have seen.
An ambitious design that explores the boundaries of 'modular' transport of the future.
Environments that move
The way we travel in the future will be more convenient and will do much more than just get people from one place to another. There are now many vehicle concepts that aim to provide a pleasant, airy, fun journey without the stress of driving.
This Volvo Space raises the bar a little higher. And it hypothesizes a "commuting" that crosses every possible medium: land, water, air. The designer Joon Yeop Bae, author of the concept has the vision of a compact and comfortable space of a highly modular nature, just like the mobile homes of the current era. A moving place where you relax, have fun or work without losing the intimate confines of your home.
Volvo Space: mobile architecture
Joon worked on the Volvo Space cockpit like an architect would. The fulcrum of the internal space is represented by an almost zen environment, with seats to be used as a reading corner or work station, which become beds at night.
The pop-up table adds many alternative positions for different utilities based on the structure's rotation ability. There are wireless charging docks, dynamic surround speakers, lights, cup holders and an additional bin to keep customers in the comfort of a pleasant environment. As with a room to be furnished there are also different lighting choices available to create the ideal atmosphere.
For a self-respecting lounge, a bit of outdoor space cannot be missing: and Volvo Space offers the possibility of opening up, literally, even onto the ceiling: more light and air to make the boundaries between the environments increasingly blurred. The overall shape of this creative proposal is quite radical and intriguing: it is no coincidence that it won the Volvo Design 2021 competition.
