“De Markies” (The Awning) was an entry in the “Temporary Living” competition 1985 and was conceived as a mobile home. On the road, it measures 2.00 m by 4.50 m, and once it has arrived at its destination its floorspace can be increased threefold in a matter of seconds. “De Markies” was awarded the Public Prize at the Rotterdam Design Prize 1996.
Leave it to the Dutch to come up with something this cool/strange.
The camper has all the modern luxuries of home, including a kitchen, bathroom and enough sleek design to satisfy even the trendiest urbanite.
Bohtlingk took advantage of the fold-down sides to triple floor space and add a seating area and sleeping quarters for four.
Although the Markies is not available to rent anymore, Urban Campsite Amsterdam does have new installations opening in June.
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