Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Sleepbox in Dubai Airport by Arch Group

Sleepbox dubaiRussian architects Arch Group have designed a booth for taking a quick nap in busy urban environment Called Sleepbox. It's a 2 x 1.4 x 2.3m cubicle into which is a skinny bed, an LCD TV and power outlets. The sheets are changed automatically, a continuous roll of bed linen winds across the mattress.Sleepbox dubaiThe architects explain:

SLEEPBOX is a small mobile space (box) 2mx1.4mx2.3m (h). The main functional element in it is a bed 2×0.6 m, which is equipped with automatic system of change of bed linen. Bed is soft, flexible strip of foamed polymer with the surface of the pulp tissue. Tape is rewound from one shaft to another, changing the bed. If a client wants to sleep in maximum comfort, he can take the normal set of bed linen for an extra fee.
Sleepbox dubai
After the clients exit, automatic change of bed linen starts and quartz lamps turns on. Payment can be made on a shared terminal, which provides the client with an electronic key. It is possible to buy from 15 minutes to several hours.

Sleepbox dubai
Here are the possible locations for SLEEPBOX:

* Railroad stations
* Airports
* Expocentres
* Public and shopping centers
* Accommodation facilities

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There's a rumour that Dubai airport is installing around 50 -70 boxes in coming months.


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1 comment:

Alex Sam said...

As the technology is moving forward we are getting more awesome gadgets like this one. This is very amazing gadget and provides a comfortable sleep for passengers. I am very impressed with this gadget. Dubai is a international city and there very company get lot of exposure so Russian architects Arch Group has install this gadget their at the airport. I think this is the best way to introduce their product and company as well.
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