I've always been interested in how people live in small spaces and how to use space in a smart way. This inspired me to do research about how we'll live and use our spaces in the future and what materials we'll use. Through my research I learned that today's issues will impact how we'll live tomorrow. This led me to my concept on how the hospitality business and housing market will merge together.
Through five different persona’s linked to issues of today, I sketch a picture on what future homes will look like if we live in travel accommodations. With a new version of Airbnb people will be able to search for their specific lifestyle and find a home in a travel accommodations that has space.
UNCONTAMINATIONIST
Based on today's COVID-19 crisis.
They are a neat-freak and minimalist. They are very hygenic and probably work in the health sector.
Their interior is very clean and organised. The space is very versatile and the materials used are copper because of it's disinfectant properties.
SPIRITUALIST
Based on today's performance society, they will focus more on community instead of individuality. They co-live with another family, are very colorful and practice energy healing.
Their interior is very bright and uses a lot of recycled materials such as plastaciet. Bedrooms can convert into offices and the living spaces are for sharing.
THE MARTIAN
Based on today's housing crisis, people might have to move to mars. They will have a very virtual life. They work as a virtual manager, have virtual friends and exercise through virtual reality. Everything they need will come out of a 3D printer, from food to clothes.
Their interior will have stackable sleeping pods, a separate office and VR space and stacked 3Dprinters. The materials used are 3Dprinted cement and soundproof aluminum foam.
ENVIRONMENTALIST
Based on today's climate change and environmental issues. They are self-sufficient and like to live amongst nature. They grow their own food and fabrics.
Their interior will have a foldout bed and desk. They will have a plant wall where they grow herbs and food. It will have multifunctional furniture and the materials used are plywood, timber terazzo and algae tiles that clean the water.
DIGITAL NOMAD
Based on today's globalisation. They travel the world fulltime and record everything they see for virtual reality. They live in a mobile home and have everything they need delivered by drones.
Their interior will have a foldout desk and sliding bed- and bathroom door. It will have lots of copper cladding and an integrated kitchen. The glass door to outside will dim when it gets dark outside.
