Sliding home enlarges with railed-walls, underfloor bed & tub reveal

Caspar Schols built his first shapeshifting house in his mother’s backyard as her writing cabin that, by sliding a room-on-rails, could convert into a place to sleep under the stars.
He has since perfected his expandable home with 10 prototypes: his most recent model is robust enough to serve as a primary residence and has a bathtub and guest bed hidden in the floor.
[Watch the original video in which Caspar Schols shows us the 1st. prototype shed built for his mother: • Mechanical cottage mov... ]
The house can be opened up - on sunny days, for nature-watching, or just to sleep directly under the stars - with just a push. The entire walls and ceiling of the house move, but anyone can propel this 3,000 kilograms (over 6000 pounds) room-on-rails because Schols created a system that is “super low friction”.
To create a well-insulated home that has walls that move, Schols and his team designed the rails with wind labyrinths to trap the air and added brushes to any moving surface to prevent airflow.
-Cabin ANNA: www.cabin-anna.com/
-Caspar Schols: casparschols.com/
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[@Citadin]

This concept would be great as an extension of a house, with an indoor/outdoor patio lounge and kitchen. I would keep half the house fixed instead, including a bedroom and bathroom you wouldn't have to fiddle with every day. Also, this might work great for an indoor/outdoor swimming pool that you could use year round, even in cold places like Canada, where you still get a lot of sunlight in winter! You could heat the pool in winter with a wooden stove.

[@FFact483]

Yes I like the pool idea, I was thinking atrium with waterfall - open and close the greenhouse.

[@rhb4455]

This is a brilliant concept, plain and simple; its potential for adaptability doesn't hurt either. Thank you for sharing, Kirsten!

[@tassko]

My thoughts as well.

[@miketyson1717]

Yeah except bugs

[@notsecure6855]

Wow. Never thought such a thing could be possible. I've owned convertible cars at a few points in my life, but now: I must have a convertible home.

[@kirstendirksen]

Great way to describe it. Might need to rework the title :)

[@johninwi3994]

Year after year, you continue to put out amazing content. Thank you.

[@4BWVan]

This dude is SMART. I would love to stay in this cabin.

[@carolewarner101]

Wow! MANY improvements since that first prototype on his Mom's property. I LOVE that it's air sealed now and the glass has double panes. The attention to detail in making it more weather tight, well insulated and with a kitchen, bathroom, not water and power is fantastic! I also notice he's added even a pocket for the glass section to mate into the stationary piece with for air sealing. I really love the original, but having both ends move didn't allow for the kitchen and bathroom. Pretty brilliant. Nice to know he's developing a kit that can be flat packed and shipped, though I'm sure it would be extremely expensive (from our perspective). Anyway, love this one even more than the first!

[@lucypeace6132]

I would make it a free standing kitchen on one deck, which can be covered just by the glass, or the body section, or opened up. So the door on that side would have to be some kind of larger bi-folding doors.

[@asmrloveafterdarktarot1973]

Is it a different house it just a better one ie is the other one out the back?

[@asmrloveafterdarktarot1973]

​@@lucypeace6132haha I agree. I think I said that too. But a glas extension since it is holland

[@cameronalisterlee]

Your videos are produced so well. Each post is basically a documentary.

[@kirstendirksen]

Thank you. I feel really luck there are so many great stories out there and people willing to tell them. Sometimes it feels a bit surreal that people can be so creative with their homes. Thanks for watching/commenting.

[@seanflora397]

The bed-under-floor idea is something I've been thinking about for the past couple years. It's great to see someone doing it!

[@fredlucas1972]

Caspar is undoubtedly one of the most talented of new architect generation!

[@springbay1]

I love when you revisit designs. I can't believe the previous video is from four years ago. The design has been in my mind ever since.

[@kirstendirksen]

I agree. Time has flown. It was actually 5 years ago. I only recognize the passing of so much time because my youngest still needed to be looked after. Things are easier now :)

[@dominicdoyle2895]

@@kirstendirksenlive your content Kirsten. Always have. I would love to see you make a video about your favorite houses you’ve seen over the years…and why. You’ve seen so much cool stuff. Thank you!

[@bronxcartel6193]

Oh thanks for pointing that out! I was sure I’d seen this before but was sure things were different 🙏

[@smurp_com]

Wow! That retracting brush at 19:30 is MAD engineering! Fantastic

[@ClassicAudiobooksInspirations]

This concept would be very good for wedding chapels in the woods- so that you can be outdoors, but if it starts raining, or the sun becomes too hot, you just switch things up - while the wedding ceremony is going on uninterrupted.

[@mrsjohnson1743]

This type of house is fantastic! I’m forever trying to adjust windows, shades, airflow, etc. throughout my northern four seasons home, morning, noon and night. It is always different, depending on the day the temperature the light the time of day. This home allows so many possibilities. I like to spend all my time outdoors. This makes it so much more possible. This type of an arrangement would work well on a greenhouse too. Why shouldn’t we, and plants, have perfect environment?😊

[@pearlhartney9]

I absolutely love this design. Everything is so precision made. Love the philosophy of each thing being like a ritual.

[@camillaholst7321]

This builder is amazing. Not only is the amount of design details a great accomplishment in itself, but the way he combines the house with awareness, japanese tradition, with neuroscience, the brain-to-body connection, with our need to connect with nature, (that most of us unfortunately has forgotten!) - well, all that is beyond what I have ever seen on your channel. It just makes SENSE to think and build this way - and I wish more people did. Your best video. Ever. Thank you so much 🙏

[@Jayapullani]

This is pure genius, even the afterthought on design modifications, and I love the adaptability of the spaces created. I hope this wins awards, fantastic!

[@kenbiemac337]

Love this design. I like the builder's thinking process in the design. You are really in nature when the structure slides apart. Awesome.

[@newolde1]

I get the notion, I really do. However imo it exudes flatulent novelty and is lackluster in reality. Longevity issues, leaks, track problems etc.. No doubt, any settling would screw up the whole thing. Not to mention earthquakes. And mainly, if you want to be outside, go outside. If you want a bathtub outside, great. This is why decks and patios exist. This is just a waste of materials, time and energy.

[@kenbiemac337]

@@newolde1 Definitely a lot to consider! I never thought about settling of the structure. Yeah, it would make it obsolete in its design.

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

I thought that the original design was genius when the episode aired in 2018. Having had the pleasure of viewing many subsequent episodes, each amazing in their own right, these lastest _Anna_ designs are next level. All I have to say is, "Take. My. Money." Thanks, as always, for the wonderful content that you create and share. You and it are an incredible gift.

[@rayt230]

I was actually searching the comments hoping to learn the cost?

[@cbryce9243]

You are so fortunate to live like this; being in nature is so healing.

[@tp1201]

This is how I want to live. I am working towards this lifestyle. Love it!

[@cbryce9243]

@@tp1201 Yes, me too.

[@dovahkindragonborn9827]

lost it when he said we have depression because we don't get tree signals because of the walls

[@prof.heinous191]

Very rarely see anything so brilliant and profoundly original!

[@user-hv8jc1gu4b]

Beautiful design. I’d like screens integrated as well. So thoughtful

[@misterkiji]

Loved watching the first video from his mother's property. Great to hear more about the project. I really really appreciate the considerations to this cabin concept.

[@samipso]

Been following this channel for over 10 years. Content is fantastic as usual. Love seeing the connection with videos made in the past. It's a followup but feels like new content every time.

[@sunflowerslily]

I love your documentaries. I can always tell when you make them Kirsten, such a gift to present these important topics through the speaker's lens but more importantly with your lens.

[@SFNativeGal]

Absolutely genius! Thank you for sharing this beautiful living space!

[@lino629]

I have seen this before but SO WORTH revisiting this genius home. I would love this in Costa Rica, and when I am traveling, I can literally close up/secure the home.

[@antonjw]

Whereupon vision is a heightened noticing, and is a continual & living process. Hats off to our architect friend for not settling for 'done' 👏

[@rachelina97]

Would love to have something like this as a simple office space / dance studio!

[@philipB31]

That is absolutely stunning - nothing not to like and everything to love. Thank you for sharing.

[@where-we-roam]

Love this. So creative. Like Kundig, the space is mutatable and alive. Love the hardware and finish.

[@loganpowell]

This is the most thoughtful home I've ever seen. I love that he keeps improving on the design with iterations over time.

[@Paladin101]

Simply amazing. This type of thinking is so familiar and yet humbling at the time😊

[@KM-du5vj]

What an amazing home!! An absolute dream!

[@ruralangwin]

Love those energetic Dutch! Pretty amazing design! I think this person is going to create many great housing options over his career!He is a real high baller but all in the pursuit of slowing down! Thanks Kirsten for another great video!

[@oceansoflight]

What a marvelous design! Integrating the body's movement into creating space to modify the state of the body is a subtle concept, and I imagine makes all the difference to one's peacefulness. Thank you for sharing.

[@naomimeyers84]

Now that is the perfect home tiny home! I love it.

[@williamskris6335]

Very inventive and very beautiful!!! TY for sharing!!! Well done!!! TY and God Bless!!!

[@SouadJayid-ig1xz]

Truly inspiring work. Love everything about this space.

[@robyngrubb8413]

Fabulous cabin, so very clever on many levels. Beautiful, mimimal , flexible... stunning design and execution, Bravo !!

[@LesterPGrant]

Oh WOW! I absolutely love this! Thank you.

[@lifeofwonderment]

I love, love, love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all of these different peoples inspirations for creating a home. Just amazing. I am so appreciative of all of your work.

[@bostonboybob]

Intelligent, natural, humanmorphic design and functionality. This is the true house of the future----luddites rejoice!

[@Sidnee333]

What an astonishing project! I am based in the UK and really impressed and enlightened by your achievements! A pipe dream perhaps, but I would love to see more of these natural buildings built here! Thank you both for sharing your yourney❤

[@robertaaugustini4091]

Amazing Concept. Vision, Style, Execution. ❤

[@brucecpaine4597]

This is fantastic, I would use one in Australia - so cleaver, so environmental, so Scandinavian, so great… thank you always for your videos.

[@N0Xa880iUL]

This is great! I hope they get their patent! I hope they come out with even more ingenious designs and combinations!

[@deborahchapman222]

This is the most amazing house! Thank you for presenting it. 🤩

[@cookiechaser126]

1:42 ya its a nice view. But that's what a dock is for or a nice yard with nice comfy chairs. I don't wanna watch the lake from my bed while mosquitoes attack me lol

[@aarmenar2358]

Wow, wow, wow! Brilliant! Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[@sequoiawarner6756]

What a wonderful home I could easily live in this one!

[@michaelabucher9903]

Das ist wohl das beste was ich je an Haus gesehen habe. Eigentlich ist es kein Haus. Es wird ein Teil von dir, wie du ein Teil des Hauses bist. Beide fließen ineinander um gemeinsam eins zu werden. Es ist eine Lebensphilosophie. Es geht weit über eine reine Behausung hinweg. Mensch müsste sich viel mehr getrauen sich aus das zu sehen was er/wir sind, ein Teil der Natur. Klar ist das kein Konzept für jeden Menschen dieser Welt, dazu sind wir viel zu viele, dann gäbe es keinen Flecken Natur mehr der nicht bebaut wäre. Aber wer sagt, dass man nicht irgendwann eine Möglichkeit hat verschiedene Module aufeinander zu setzen die auseinander gleiten können.... Nur wer Groß denkt und fühlt kann ungedachtes erschaffen. Schön hier einem solchen Denker hier beim machen zuzuschauen, Danke.

[@Erika-gm2tf]

Wow. What a space. What a creator. Just wow.

[@leonawilliams6599]

wow now that is amazing smart innovative and with nature thank you Kirsten for the tour more homes should be built in this manner so unique

[@tswrench]

It looks like an excellent proof of concept project. It offers so much more than walled confinement. I would opt for this type of design in that setting and others as well. It is a little fidgety, but that's part of its charm.

[@Cornerstanding]

I absolutely love this house!!!!

[@MrMarkusmulder]

Crazy Dutchies 😉. Thanks voor the video and stay safe✌️.

[@innershifttv]

One of your best! Thank you!

[@m-usman6041]

Really like this concept, after a very long time found a good video to watch. Thank you guys.

[@pointblank3409]

the design is genius and craftsmanship impeccable.

[@ghostbeetle2950]

Beautiful engineering, absolutely stunning design! thank you!

[@gerry343]

I love it! Living in this cabin would be a lot of fun!

[@rajen5909]

Wow! Thanks for the experience 😊

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

What a clever fella. Beautiful home 😎

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

I would love something like this now I am retired and alone. Thank you for finding this.

[@christmassnow3465]

I love the way all the small details have been worked out. Those houses may come at a higher price tag compared to same size standard houses, but the extra money is worth it for someone who lives in the great outdoors, and someone who wants to maximize the use of internal space instead of just building big. Your bonus is more space for your vegetable garden or just plain nature.

[@zenflynn]

Been fascinated with Cabin Anna for some time.

[@easternhealingarts33]

~~~ This was so encourging to me. Thank you so much!!~~~

[@stevedolesch9241]

I actually like the concept. Brilliant.

[@user-sm3ss9dm2e]

i grew up watching your videos and that's why I am learning architecture

[@lindarocco9974]

I just discovered your channel Kirsten. I'm loving it. This is a brilliant cabin design. I highly RoccoMend this channel and this video.

[@staceyjenkins8956]

Totally cool concept love seeing the evolution of the design. Great video

[@suzetteesteban5659]

This is so awesome! Great concept. I would love to see an episode of a person who bought and lives in a “cottage” like this.

[@bob_frazier]

Nicest build I've seen in quite some time.

[@isaacperk9648]

I just cant express the value your channel has brought to my life, if I made more money I would donate somehow. Thank you sm, super fascinating stuff

[@azreenahmadmaulana1202]

Wow. Amazing wonderful and thoughtful design.

[@romenigld]

I loved this house!

[@smrk2452]

This is amazing. Looks like some great engineering!

[@chrysopylaedesign]

This feels to me like a Senior Architectural Thesis project (in the best sense),......that was refined & taken through the real world manufacturing process. The appealing & important aspect of your architectural design is that it has retained the essential idea of the original concept. That's why it communicates a vibrant & original quality.

[@AdityaMehendale]

It is joy-giving to watch the enthusiasm of the architect describing their "journey of invention" where sometimes the littlest things (wind-brush with bicycle-brake-like lever-actuation) demonstrate attention to detail, and patient thought.

[@burger1113]

Complexity and expense that can just be replaced by having an outdoor lounging area...

[@kimprocarione5473]

I would love to take a bath there! Freaking awesome! This is a gorgeous home! It's more than I need but, I would make an exception for this amazing, beautiful place!

[@DraganaJovancevic]

Amazing house. I'm in love with it. ❤

[@firefighter4free]

Flippin awesome..one of your best….❤

[@maryannchaisson6742]

This is so awesome! I so enjoy your videos!! Just amazing! Thank you so much! 🇨🇦👏👏👏💐💐🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@jennifersutton3115]

Whoa! Magnificent Achievement ❤ Very impressive ‼️

[@cannedangel8550]

Hi Kirsten! this is one of the coolest videos, fantastic content, thank you!!

[@embartrum8036]

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@susanmarcoux7005]

This is bloody amazing 😮 I would love to live in this place ❤

[@DRKSHDWRICKOWENS]

I so love this! This is genius! I want to experience this one for sure let alone live in it.

[@brendankane1879]

Imagine a street of these - plus shops - plus some kind of fun-park and pathways using the same concepts. Surely this the next energy/spirit step for society.

[@timschafer2536]

It is an interesting concept, the only thing I always think with those integrated solutions in acting house like the moving bed or walls, is the hassle of moving the stuff every time you need to reconfigure the space

[@kirstendirksen]

I think the idea is to either leave the bed out (if you decide to make that your main bed in a loft type space) or leave it in the floor (if you'd prefer a big table and to have your bed up in the loft) and really only change that default setup for bigger events.

[@Kitofthearts]

@@kirstendirksen I agree, the loft as sleeping space makes sense as a single or couple. It makes a lovely treat, to be able to sleep underneath the stars & could really reignite interest in any intimate relationship. That’s one matter I find fascinating

[@siphondebele3462]

This simple structure fulfills a fundamental promise of architecture; connection to place.

[@ylparker5832]

This is great for an indoor garden.

[@cathycreates]

This is amazing. Beautiful.

[@swoondrones]

This place is beautiful.

[@resourcefulgirl]

Brilliantly designed!

[@jay-rus4437]

Love it. 9 years ago we began our own transition from traditional jobs, home, and approach to “living” life. Today we find ourselves much happier, content, and satisfied in life. The “stuff” we surround ourselves with, because marketing sold us on their dream, isn’t happiness. In fact that stuff becomes a weight, a burden. I would encourage others to find what truly works for them toenjoy life to the fullest. Whatever that looks like for you, but I can confidently say that it is NOT following magazines, commercials, or what the vast majority around you are doing

[@mercedessanchez6844]

LOVE IT! So creative and fun!

[@EtreTocsin]

Now this is brilliant❤

[@iljavoronin163]

Thank you so much!