Sleepbox

This type of Sleepbox is designed for use in hostels. It provides a minimum of functions, and is equipped only with electrical outlets and lighting. Flexible ducts are connected to a general ventilation system. Case is made of laminated moisture-resistant MDF, which finishes a frame of wooden beams. Sleepbox for hostels has a bunk bed. The concept of the hostel is as follows: large interior without walls filled with sleepboxes instead of building separate facilities-rooms. This allows economizing on construction and finishing works and significantly reducing the time spent on construction. In addition it will allow very efficient use of available space and, if necessary, quickly change the plan. This solution also allows increasing the number of seats smoothly and without causing any inconvenience to guests.

The project-concept is by Arch Group.

I really don’t want to be nasty and put the point wherein, others can use this “box” not to sleep in it. Like… if you employ this concept in Mega Manila, this could be the end of the Motel-Hotel Industry in the Philippines as we know it. (And by the way, the pictures I posted, are the “Sleepbox” Hostel Version. The project has another type, the Train or Airport Lobby Sleepbox.)

Blocking out that thought, I’d say, the concept is neat. One floor fits all concept. By the hour billing. No partition for a given hotel floor. Then an array of these MDF-made sleepboxes could save materials and cost, compared to building permanent room partitions, ducting, etc. Target users would be the geeks, thrifty travelers who don’t want to book in hotels, the techies, frequent flyers, maybe call center agents, sales people too, etc.

As great as the concept and imaging are, this slim hotel box still has slim chance of ever populating Philippines’ NAIA and Metro Manila’s LRT and MRT lines.

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