Exhibited for the second time since its conception at the Villa Medici in Rome, the Proto-Habitat is an innovative architectural structure. Reminiscent of Jean Prouvé and his demountable houses, the architects of Wald.City, Flavien Menu & Frédérique Barchelard, are rethinking the way we inhabit the world.

This ecological, nomadic and modular pavilion is transformed here into an ephemeral art center. It will host an exhibition, Inner Forest, presenting a selection of young international artists (Antoine Carbonne, Laetitia de Chocqueuse, Charlotte Gautier Van Tour, Ellande Jaureguiberry, Théo Massoulier).

Proto-Habitat is nomad.
It is mountable within 5 days by three people using a truck crane. It is easily dismountable and transportable. Designed to be mountable/dismountable with light handling, it does not need foundations or marking to be settled on a site. It can be installed in a great variety of spaces. Proto-Habitat is conceived to answer new needs for urban or rural settings while remaining flexible in time.

Proto-Habitat is flexible.
Proto-Habitat is an entirely living - working flexible space. Proposing adaptable spaces from 15sqm to 30sqm, its total area can reach 90sqm. Conceived with a principle of neutral spaces without preconceived functions, the spaces can be adapted to different life equation and living/working balances following easily its inhabitant lifestyle. They are spaces to live, work, make offering quality and simplicity, frugality, and flexibility.  

Proto-Habitat is sustainable. 
It is entirely built with 100% timber materials originating within 500 km around Bordeaux. It is constructed with selected products and sub-products from the local timber industry. All products are coming from virtuous local economies applying waste management and exemplarity in timber industries and forests, ensuring the inhabitant total control and traceability on its living environment.