Isn’t it funny the stigmas we place on cost in our minds? For some reason I rarely think of expensive things as well designed. They are ‘expensive’ to me, not well designed, even if they are. This amazing- I almost hesitate to call it what it is- is both expensive and well designed. Things that are like this but not as truly well designed would be called an RV or Recreational Vehicle. This is probably some of the most expensive recreation one might find on six wheel but boy, is it cool. And intelligently and considerately designed too! It’s one of those ‘little expense was spared, to make it seem that no expense was spared’ situations. Fluid lines and a sort of snarling front serve to elevate the eleMMent by Marchi Mobile well above the doldrums of the ordinary RV market.
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From the passenger side ‘facade’ an automatic gangway extends at your approach. At the push of a button, a Sky Lounge raises up from the roof. On the driver’s side, a volume can slide out once parked to increase interior space by 80%. The interior is luxurious to the max. Couch, armchair, and coffee table can be elevated to become a bar lounge. Yes, the ‘ropework’ detailing is a little over-the-top, but I can look past it. I shall just have to specify something different in my model. Before I wrap this up, let me just point this out. This (RV) has a main space, a master bedroom, a master bathroom- AND a lounge! What?!
Courtesy of Marchi Mobile
Courtesy of Marchi Mobile
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.