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Axel Enthoven's 'Opera' is the fanciest trailer home you'll ever see
The "Opera," designed by Belgian architect Axel Enthoven, takes obvious cues from the the Sydney Opera House in Australia. We can't fault it for that, either — it's downright gorgeous.
It's just as luxurious inside as it is out, according to the designer:
"…every conceivable luxury: two first class and electrically adjustable beds that become one with a single simple movement, hot and cold water, ceramic toilet, LED lighting and a mobile hob and barbecue, for example, for cooking outside."What's more, it's not just a flight of fancy, either. A small number of Operas will be produced in 2010, and will likely fetch a pretty penny. Check out more in the gallery below.
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Axel Enthoven, via Dezeen, via LikeCool
By Korben at 6:33 PM ON 10/30/09
I like the design. But I wish the head height for when you are sitting on the couch was better.
By Will at 9:24 PM ON 10/30/09
If you read the description, you'd realize those are two beds.
By GlennE at 10:08 PM ON 10/30/09
Why such a dark picture of the trlr when it was folded for travel. More pics that what is here would have been nice. Also some specs on it also
By Shimrod at 7:56 AM ON 10/31/09
Wow..that looks safe and secure..like no-one with a knife couldnt just slice their way in and make off with valuables..still thats what insurance is for..right?
By Illinois at 11:51 AM ON 11/01/09
Hope they wind tested this puppy. Here in the Midwest that thing will be spiraling up there with Dorothy and Toto.
By johnkobam at 2:02 PM ON 11/01/09
This is nothing more than a re-invented trailer tent (or Folding Caravan as they are sometimes called. The Cool Looks actually reduce headroom and space inside (something a folding caravan is usually designed to maximise) Check out this company for example http://www.trigano-trailertents.com/
By thisisonlyatest at 3:42 PM ON 11/01/09
This makes me think of two things... It looks like a cross between the Reavers from Starcraft and a Conestoga wagon.
Looks roomy, though. I'd buy one if I liked being cold at night... I must admit it would be nice for taking the kid camping (she's only 2). Then again, I lived in a trailer camper with my wife when we first met. It wasn't very nice... It was hot, buggy, and smelled of mildew.
By trekgeek at 12:53 PM ON 11/02/09
having owned a tent, a pop-up and now a travel trailer, I would hate to think just how long the setup for this would take, especially if it's already raining and windy. No headroom for the sitting area, even if it does become a bed later, is a big deal breaker. And the toilet right at the head of the beds???? Being a guy, I know my wife would not want me in there when she's trying to sleep. I'm assuming the only people buying these are the people with money to prove they can afford to be different and uncomfortable.
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