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The Capsule Hotel
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They bob up and down on a canal like something from a low-budget sci-fi film: two luminous-orange flying saucers set against a backdrop of stark Dutch architecture. The Capsule Hotel is made up of two “refunctioned” escape capsules from an off-shore oil rig.
The interiors have been changed as little as possible – original instructions, both in English and Dutch, for using signal flares and tying knots adorn the walls; designated holes provide a sure-hold for plastic beakers, while reinforced portholes would keep even the roughest seas at bay. Another larger hole, once a more basic version of the chemical toilet supplied today, has been “refunctioned” into a mini-library that contains a few city guides and maps. The simple seat, which runs around the inner wall of the capsule, can be lifted to reveal storage space. Once used for rescue blankets, it has been “refunctioned” into a wardrobe for guests.
An old fisherman’s net, found and “refunctioned” has been fitted with sheepskin rugs – et voilà – it’s now a bed. It’s surprisingly firm and more stable than a hammock and provides room for two (well-acquainted) individuals. And a karaoke machine provides the entertainment - happily, there aren’t any neighbours to complain about the noise.
To be truthful, the capsule isn’t very comfortable. It’s not polished, neither is it luxurious, nor very glamorous at all. But it is authentic, playful and utterly inspiring.
- +31 (0)6417 65560
- http://www.capsulehotel.info
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