alberto frias: transport perceptual pod

design

The "Transport" perceptual pod is a personal light, sound and space environment for one or two. Inspired by the infinite space found in the desert with its blue sky. The Transport allows people to escape into a trance-inducing field of color, music and vibration. What appears from the outside to be a round shiny egg, with an elliptical opening, inside is a womb-like space. As you lie inside on a fluffy cloud-like cushion, you float away on a temperature-controlled waterbed. Sound vibration from the subwoofer resonates through your body and sends it to a blissful state. The all white domed space is your own personal sky. It becomes a canvas for a fusion of colored light.

features

handcrafted fiberglass shell and bed
temperature controlled round water bed
phillips color kinetics LED lighting system
anthony gallo high fidelity sound system
ipod universal dock

custom

wireless: iphone/ ipad app controller for lighting and sound
outdoor: clear acrylic hinged opening cover
built-in hidden compartments
soy based fiberglass
memory foam bed
accent lighting

green

soy based fiberglass
LED lighting system by phillips color kinetics
organic cotton cushion and bed

specs

standard shell size: 6'-6" L x 6'-6" W x 3'-6" H**
standard: bed size: 5'-2" L x 5'-2" W
standard v2 bed size: 6'-6" L x 6'-6" W
standard: weight: 350 lbs
large: shell size: 8-6" L x 8'-6" W x 4'-6" H***
large: bed size: 8-6" L x 8'-6" W
large weight: 500 lbs
power: 12V / 125V grounded
material: fiberglass composite
finish: shiny polished gel coat (exterior). matte gel coat (interior)
color: white (interior & exterior)
lead time: 8 weeks
delivery: worldwide

**designed to fit disassembled through a 7'-0" H x 3'-0" W door opening
***designed to fit disassembled through 9'-0" H x 6'-0" double door opening

original design: 2002. patented.

download

brochure: PDF
photo: flickr