Placing the pods on the outside maintains the flexibility of the original internal layout, and the trolleys ensure the house has an independent supply of water and energy so it can be built in any environment. RSHP’s design replaces six of the original wooden panels to provide a link bridge connection to each pod and an entrance of four glazed panels that bring light into the main living space and open onto a new external decking platform. The decking is controlled through a counter balance system so it can be lowered for use as an outdoor space or raised to act as a shutter to protect the glazing against extreme weather conditions.

In keeping with the original design, all components can be manually assembled and dismantled easily on site, and different panel positionings can be configured to suit specific locations.

The RSHP adaptation, designed to be a perfect holiday retreat, has potential to become a blueprint for future transportable and demountable housing in keeping with Prouvé’s original vision.

On the occasion of the fair, a model of the 6x6 Demountable House (1944), adapted by RSHP in 2015, will be showcased, highlighting this historic demountable house.