The Sleepbox, designed by Russian architecture firm, Arch Group, is a halfway point between a Japanese capsule room and a small hotel room. Tiny and designed to be used at airports and railway stations, MDF veneer structure houses enough space for up to three single beds and even a fold out desk for laptop users to get some work done (valuable outlets available for charging up) after a refreshing nap between flights.
From Arch Group:
Imagine the situation where you are in a modern city, you are not a local resident, and you have not booked a hotel. It is not a comfortable situation because modern aggressive cities give you no opportunity to rest and relax. If you want to sleep while waiting for your plane or train, you face many security and hygiene problems. We believe that urban infrastructure should be more comfortable. For this purpose we have developed Sleepbox. It provides moments of quiet sleep and rest without wasting time in search for a hotel.
The first Sleepbox is now available at the Aeroexpress terminal of Moscow's, Sheremetyevo International Airport, with more units planned for other cities/airports. Each unit is available in 30 minutes to several hour increments, with a discounted price with more hours purchased.
Available features include:
- Windows with changing transparency film for privacy
- Multi-color LED mood lighting
- Built-in touchscreen television
- Wi-Fi
- Alarm, intercom
- Safe deposit box
- Built-in payment station with magnetic keys
(Photography is by Arch Group/Ivanov Ilya)
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awesome! that would make a badass tree house!
I thought the same thing Detex.
This is awesome. I wish it were going to be available at any of the layovers on my impending trip; I would take advantage of a nice place to nap!
soooooooo who cleans these? And how do I know the bed I'm resting on doesn't need a black light test?
@ Piercey: I was also wondering that. According to Arch Group's site, "The main functional element in it is a bed 2x0.6 m., which is equipped with automatic system of change of bed linen."
Of course, that is for the original Sleepbox model. The one shown here (and in Moscow, presumably?) is their hostel version, which doesn't seem to have the same functionality.
Honestly, if well-maintained, this is more appealing than spending $100+ for a hotel room you're going to spend not a lot of time at. More privacy, less area to scatter and lose your possessions in, clearly better for the environment.
It'd be a pretty good investment to rent some warehouse/loft office space and set up a ton of these.