twentieth art & design + transport perceptual pod (aka: sleep nap pod cocoon bed) by alberto frias

The "Transport" perceptual pod is a personal light, sound and space environment for one or two. Inspired by the infinite space found in the desert with its blue sky. The Transport allows people to escape into a trance-inducing field of color, music and vibration. What appears from the outside to be a round shiny egg, with an elliptical opening, inside is a womb-like space. As you lie inside on a fluffy cloud-like cushion, you float away on a temperature-controlled waterbed. Sound vibration from the subwoofer resonates through your body and sends it to a blissful state. The all white domed space is your own personal sky. It becomes a canvas for a fusion of colored light. 

Alberto was born in Monterrey, Mexico in 1970. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston in 1996 and was awarded the Graduation Honor Award for Design for his work on designing a place of meditation. Further inspired by the sublime experience of spiritual places, he created his master's thesis project "Transport" Perceptual Pod from his explorations on light, sound and space" and received a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of New Mexico in 2003.

The design of the "Transport" also evolved from his research on perceptual psychology and optical illusions. He attributes the concept of the pod originating from his personal desire to create a place of meditation. "I wanted to experience the similar trance like effect as when listening and watching ocean waves on the beach." Alberto has also been inspired by the art of James Turell. The phrase "Perceptual Pod," used to describe the "Transport" is derived from "Perceptual Cell," a term coined by Turrell.

Youtube Audioswap Music Artist: Terry Devine King.
Song: Land of Dreams

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