IGOR - Compact expedition 4X4
Transformation of a compact 4x4 into a modular living station, the result of a father-son project. Inspired by Japanese lifestyles, the layout concentrates usage scenarios and technical functions into a single module, designed for autonomy and extreme climates.
Category
Artistic direction
Product design
Client
Year
2023
Designed for performance in hostile environments.
Specifications: make the 4x4 autonomous and modular for extreme expeditions.
Role: creation, design, technical optimization, and coordination.
From craftsmanship to digital machining.
The vehicle is wood veneer.
Materials/techniques: double insulation (sprayed cork, Armaflex, biofiber), birch veneer panel cladding.
Living in two square meters, doing everything, without feeling cold.
Usage scenario: inspired by living spaces on a Japanese plan, once the futon is unfolded and the seats are lowered, everything necessary is accessible for eating, reading, and resting.
Nomadic life unit, adaptable at home.
Modularity: removable layout designed to be stored and reused as home furniture; quick disassembly and simple reconfiguration.
Designed as an expedition sailing vessel - built to last.
Vision: iterative methods and successive scenarios have guided the choices throughout the project's evolution.
Conveying a message of hope through a strong identity.
The project embodies resilience and ingenuity; the aesthetic asserts an effective and sustainable simplicity.
