The location of the Nomad house is on Lefkada, specifically at the southern tip of the island. In this location, the hills characteristic of the island gradually disappear into the sea. The house would be situated in close proximity to a wild beach. The beaches on Lefkada are considered the most beautiful in the Ionian Sea. The surroundings of the building will remain untouched, with every stone and bush preserved and left in place.
This "nomadic" house is not intended for long-term stays but rather for occasional trips. The owners could spend time in contact with nature, using modern technology as little as possible. The lower container would house the living room with a kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom. This space would not be divided by walls at any point. A terrace is planned in front of the living room, and a skylight above the kitchen.
There is almost no traditional furniture inside the building. Since the basic idea is to "camp" here, there is space provided for a mattress or sleeping bags, and in the living room for "bean bags" and similar "light" furniture. The plan is for most of the furniture to be made from natural materials and to be collapsible so it can easily be stored during periods when the house is not in use.
From the upper terrace, there is an idyllic view of the sea. Although small, this terrace would offer a cozy atmosphere. The owners could enjoy it in deck chairs under the open sky. Access to the rooftop terrace would be via metal ladders placed on the side of the building.
The Nomad house is envisioned as a prefabricated modular home made from two of the most commonly used shipping containers (20 ft (2.43 m x 6.06 m) and 40 ft (2.43 m x 12.20 m)). The larger 40 ft container is placed directly on a concrete foundation, while the second is positioned across it. The concrete foundations will be built on-site, while the rest of the structure will be produced in a workshop and delivered to the location.
A metal truss structure, composed of columns and braces, supports the terrace and extensions of the larger ground-floor container, on which the smaller upper container rests. These extensions create additional spaces such as a small kitchen, bathroom, and entrance.
The building’s envelope will be constructed using a ventilated facade system with two types of cladding. One section will feature wooden cladding with a pronounced horizontal division, located on the lower, larger container. The cladding of the upper container and the ground-floor protrusions will be made of fiber cement panels. A layer of light natural stone will be placed on the flat roof to protect the waterproof membrane and to reduce the building’s overheating. Stone wool insulation will be used, and the facade will feature wooden vertical brise-soleils.
On both terraces and at the entrance staircase, a rope railing is planned. Instead of using a classic, heavier railing, the idea was to hint at its presence subtly. The entire interior of the house will be lined with natural wood.
Due to the conditions dictated directly by the location, a composting toilet is planned. The use of this toilet would also reduce environmental impact, avoiding the need for a septic tank. Wastewater from the shower and sink will be filtered and reused along with collected rainwater as technical water. Drinking water will be supplied.
Care has been taken to use materials that are recycled and recyclable. The fiber cement facade panels can easily be recycled by turning them into pulp, from which cement, road construction filler, and soundproofing wall filler can be produced again. Solar panels on the roof will provide electricity for the appliances.
