Attia Design unveils COCOON-Freelancer, a groundbreaking mobile living space crafted to embody the ideals of minimalism, sustainability, and independence, designed for modern professionals and adventurers.

Pure, chemical-free living

Merging innovative craftsmanship with timeless traditions, COCOON-Freelancer is constructed entirely from wood, free from chemical treatments, glue, and plastics, ensuring the purest indoor environment. This dedication to natural materials promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, offering a sanctuary for those seeking refuge from conventional living.

Moon-wood inspired by tradition

Inspired by the enduring Alpine houses and Japanese temples that have stood for 500 to 1,500 years, COCOON-Freelancer integrates traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. The use of moonwood-timber, harvested in alignment with lunar cycles during the coldest months, when the sap flow is at rest and sugar content is lower, ensures optimal durability and resistance to insects, mold, and deformation. This method eliminates the need for chemical preservatives, enhances the wood’s value and quality over time, and produces 100% recyclable organic waste.

Drivable with standard B driving license

Weighing under 3.5 tons, including vehicle and luggage, COCOON-Freelancer is designed for transport without requiring a special driving license. Its weight-optimized construction and minimalist, functional design make it an ideal choice for freelancers, creatives, and nomads seeking the joy, freedom, and flexibility of mobile living.

Transformable and efficient design

The interior features a transformative bed lounge and workspace, storage, an efficient TinyStove, a gas kitchen, and stainless steel water system, with no plastic materials for a consistent organic pure space. Every element has been meticulously crafted to optimize functionality and usability,

making COCOON-Freelancer the ultimate versatile solution for living and working on the go.

Health and comfort benefits

• Free release of harmful VOCs: The untreated wood ensures no harmful toxic emissions, promoting a long term healthier indoor atmosphere.

• Breathable walls: The untreated wood ensures constant drying, preventing mold and window fogging, enhancing air quality, and maintaining a fresh indoor environment.

• Electrosmog shielding: Significantly enhances recovery and sleep. Using an RF meter, tests demonstrated that COCOON's wood walls and specialized windows blocked substantial EMF radiation. In urban environments, typical readings exceed 10,000 μW/m² on the street, and 2,500 μW/m² in apartments, classified as extreme. Inside COCOON, levels drop below 50 μW/m², providing a safe and optimal living condition.

• Natural daylight rhythm: Facilitates a natural sleep-wake cycle, promoting well-being and regulating hormones.

Weather protection:

• The wood develops a natural gray patina through aging, making it weather-resistant and protecting the core from water and sun rays.
• Smart arrangement of the longitudinal wood and end-grain wood, avoiding uncovered end-grain wood, which is susceptible to water absorption and deterioration, unlike the longitudinal wood, which is naturally water-repellent.
• No screws or damages on the exterior wood surfaces, preventing areas from becoming susceptible to water absorption and premature aging.

Technical features 

• Integrated dilatation joints: The vivid wood can expand and contract without compromising its fixed dimensions, ensuring freedom of movement and stability in all conditions, while preventing cracking.

• The geometry of the body, door, windows, and cuts is designed to distribute loads evenly and minimize stress, ensuring stability and resistance to torsion during transport.

• The light safety vacuum glass achieves an exceptional insulation value of 0.7 W/m²K, matching the performance of standard 44 mm triple-layer glass, while being 6 times thinner and lighter at just 7.7 mm. This innovative design combines superior energy efficiency with space and weight advantages.
  

• The exterior facade can be renewed to maintain its aesthetic and protective qualities over time.

• The complete interior is secured with hand-tightened nuts, allowing it to be disassembled without tools and designed for unloading by a single person.

• Roof made from solar panels capable of generating over 900W, 37.5V, and 24A.

Testament to sustainability

AttiaDesign’s commitment to sustainability is at the heart of COCOON-Freelancer. From the careful selection of materials to the innovative design and construction methods, every detail reflects a deep respect for nature and a vision for a more sustainable future.

Awards and recognition

• AMP Architecture MasterPrize 2024: Honorable Mention in Architectural Design - Transportation.

• BLT Built Design Awards 2024: Honorable Mention in Interior Design.