Rapid Type is a mobile sales platform that combines the best of prefabricated building construction and the ever-growing food truck movement. Designed by OTAplus, it offers something that is aesthetically pleasing, easy to assemble and also fully mobile.
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From the first prototype in 2010, the project became experimental with a design approach, trying to combine prefabrication, with mobile food trucks. In constructing the design the main material used is a composite aluminum known as Alpolic.
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Testing the capabilities of the material, a co-teach design group was derived with the sole purpose of pushing the material to its very limit, taking into account the limitations of current day CNC technology.
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The aim in doing so is to bridge the gap between prefabricated building and food truck designs, which proves a success with the current prototype to date.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.