Moksha, meaning freedom or release, was designed for Hannah a fine art student living in Dundee as a sanctuary for those far from home. Inspired by yoga and the yogi philosophy Moksha explores the human form in various different yoga poses, focusing on the contours of the body and the interesting angles and lines they create. The warrior pose inspired the overall shape of the Co-Unit, particularly fitting, considering the courage it takes to establish oneself in a new city. This formed the basis for Moksha, a folding, transforming structure that can evolve with the young woman living in it.
Influenced by Richard Murphy’s ‘Box of Tricks’ a space that transforms with a simple push of a wall or a pull of a string allowing occupants to vary the degree of light and privacy by folding panels throughout the space.
Moksha can be transformed with a simple push on a series of rotating panels opening up the side of the unit or the opening of the folding roof to let air and light into the bedroom mezzanine. Shelves fold down from the walls and the desk can be extended with a fold down side panel allowing the occupant to utilise the space in their own way. The space has been left minimal, with natural neutral finishes and a cork wall forming a sort of anechoic hideout under the mezzanine.
Moksha allows for a relaxed, comforting environment the occupant can open up to encourage social gathering or close off to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.
