Modular units, Kranj

COODO, contemporary living, seeks to address spatial problems while improving existing standards of living by developing new dwelling types. To this end, the Slovenian architects have designed a group of modular units with a sleek, modern aesthetic and very functional compatibility. With names like 'MY HOME residential building', 'MY CUISINE summer kitchen', 'MY SHADE pergola', 'MY LEISURE pavilion', and 'MY VACATION mobile living', the set of modular units can be personalized to suit different tastes – the buyer can choose facade material, colour and texture, among other things – and located in a variety of surroundings, from natural landscapes to urban environments.

Not only can the materials be adapted to users' specifications, but the various units themselves can be customized in a variety of ways. The pergola, for instance, can be an independent element in a garden or placed adjacent to a house, and its roof can be fitted with glass panels, a fabric canopy, or even covered in climbing plants, depending upon requirements of climate and usage. Combining it with the pavilion is also an option. While the pavilion itself can be a lounge, play area, exhibition space or open bar, glazing the unit allows for further possibilities. The architects suggest, for instance, an office, café, greenhouse, sauna or fitness room. Several pavilion units can be joined together to create a larger space, which can in turn be combined with the kitchen unit or attached to the pergola. In short, the functional possibilities are perhaps only limited by the imagination (and budget) of the user.