Los Angeles, California, USA
Designed by renowned boutique hotelier Liz Lambert (formerly Bunkhouse Hotels: El Cosmico, Phoenix Hotel) and sustainable architecture expert, TED Prize Winner, and former head of social innovation at AirBnB, Cameron Sinclair, “Jupe” is a gateway to the outside world.
Founded by Jeff Wilson, a modular housing and design innovator, Jupe, is a high-design prefab shelter technology company, building products enabling short-term travelers to escape into the wilds of nature while remaining plugged in.
The dwelling was designed for modern travelers’ quest to escape dense, urban areas for the wilds of
nature and provides an out-of-this-world getaway experience.
The Jupe structure is supported by interconnected and durable aluminum masts which make up Jupe’s illuminated and distinct geometric shape.
Its simple assembly and chassis foundation make it adaptable to wherever one might wonder, whether that’s a sprawling desert, a crowded redwood forest, the shores of an isolated lake, or a windswept coastal community.
Built as a work of art rather than a simple dwelling, Jupe’s unique shape and angular surfaces resemble a cut diamond or an interstellar shuttle more than age-old structures like RVs, cabins, tents, or yurts traditionally used in nature getaways.
Jupe’s design embraces the beauty of patina and utility, with every unit made to wear with grace and endure age with resilience.
Each unit boasts cavernous ceiling heights of 11 feet, so users can comfortably maneuver when occupying it.
Prioritizing small space with big impact, Jupe’s 111-square-foot space is cloaked in a high-quality resistant canvas soft-top and is grounded by nished Baltic birch wood tile flooring.
The floors open up to individual storage cubes totaling 38.1 cubic feet of storage, enough space to store ten large suitcases.
Beyond a massive interior, side windows heighten the sense of openness, providing cross ventilation and natural light.
The unit’s front-facing facade can open into a single large panoramic window to take in awe inspiring wide-angle views.
Splashes of warm desert tones enliven a minimal aesthetic that merges contemporary and functional design.
Upon entering a Jupe, travelers are welcomed with a queen-size bed equipped with Nectar mattresses, a designer desk, chair and ottoman.
Jupe is a dwelling unit inspired by the stars, designed for new frontiers beyond the city and off the grid. It isn’t just a quick place to stay.
Jupe unit is shipped as part of a chassis foundation that can be at-packed to roam anywhere, without regard to the electrical grid, and is assembled in hours.
Pre-orders for the Jupe units are now available for a refundable $99, with first deliveries in Spring 2021.
Project: Jupe modular housing
Designer: Jeff Wilson, Liz Lambert and Cameron Sinclair
Manufacturer: Jupe