Streamliner

Tired of moving house for work I decided a plush caravan was a smart solution so looked for inspiration in various forms and ended up styling after a 1920's streamliner train.

It is quite hard to photograph without a wide angle but these process shots give you the feel.

Its 7.5m long and 3.3m high. (externally)

All the internal wood is salvaged from a spice importer. It is beautiful wood but was often a challenge to use as it has so many defects. This was a double edged sword tough as the knots often cause the defects but are also quite beautiful. 

I still have a lot of work to do but already it is still a lovely place to live.

The glass desk doubles as a light box.

Running off 500w of solar the switch board is starting to come together. The large knife switch is the main circuit breaker and a beautiful antique. I don't know its age but it is before good plastic as its based on a thick chunk of slate rather than bakelite. I will have a arduino to control many of the functions at some stage but for now its all very manual. 

I have the parts to make the door close like a submarine pressure door but this is far down the list.

This is my bedside lamp and terrarium. it has a ring of different leds and a ring of magnets carrying power so you can chose the colors that suit the mood.

At some point the plants will all be watered automatically but for now these hanging planters are all just watered with a small fuel pump.