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'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy

About the Item

Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relaxation in the middle of nature. Thanks to new pliable materials, plastics, with their free and easy formability, lightness and especially their novelty, they developed micro bungalows and houses as either secondary vacation homes or for use in gardens. Italian developer Carlo Zappa undertook the challenge of designing and producing such a micro bungalow which eventually became commonly known as 'BANGA' .The first models rolled off the production line in 1971 and went through three production phases before production eventually ceased in 1985. Carlo Zappa not only developed the initial project, but personally executed the moulds, construction solutions, all the services detailing ie electrical, plumbing and metal hardware. Zappa's micro bungalow featured a total of 8.1 square meters of floor space. It offered space for up to three people thanks to a bunk bed, which could be folded down as a sofa during the day. A small bathroom with wash basin, shower / toilet, a small kitchen unit with sink and water heater and numerous integrated shelves and storage spaces to ensure a pleasant and well organized stay. The original design intended for a canopy or tent to increase the private space and allow to reside outdoors in the shade of ones own home. Basic construction details The outer shell of the micro bungalow consists of two very thin layers, compared to other plastic structures, with 2.5mm GRP layers with a mineral wool foam insulation core of max. 20mm thickness. This ensured the required minimum level of thermal insulation. The interior fittings, partitions and furniture were also made of GRP. The windows and the vent in the ceiling were adjustable to suit the climatic conditions. The windows were relatively small and the sliding shutter mechanism provides independent shade and forgo any kind of seal to allow for constant air flow. The BANGAs were produced fully furnished in the factory and brought to the site as a complete unit. Transportation usually took place on the back of lorries or by sea. Production history timeline PHASE 1 (1971-73: The first factory was called '3R' (Realizations in Reinforced Resins) and was located in a small town, Cologno Monzese, close to Milan. The design at this early stage was titled '3L' a short form moniker for '3 letti' or 3 beds in English. Most of the design details were completely hand fabricated in house. In the first model no kitchen equipment was installed as standard, because it was considered as not really practical within such a small living space: the idea was that every holiday village would be equipped with a separate building to house bar, restaurant and all other sanitary amenities so initially the addition of a small kitchen was only available as a custom order. PHASE 2: (1974-76). In 1974 the production factory was enlarged and moved to Palazzo Pignano, a small village in the province of Cremona. At this time the original model designation '3L' was renamed "La Tana” (The Lair in English). Immediately evident from the outside were the new and cheaper system of sliding windows. The handles and hinges were now entirely manufactured in the factory and partially obtained from the fiberglass moulds. The 1974 sales brochure (photo 2) also contained a new scheme for the construction of foundations plinths prior to installing the bungalows on site. A standard triangular steel template was send by '3R' to the site to facilitate the construction. When the bungalow arrived on site, all you had to do was lower it onto the pre installed foundation plinths and then connect the electricity, water and drainage and finally attach the steps to the front door (which were also supplied f by the factory) and within an hour or two you could move in. The 1974 sales brochure also featured a small drawing with measurements of the bungalow. The external dimensions were calculated so they could be transported aboard railway wagons. Each wagon being able to carry 3 bungalows. Carlo Zappa believed very much in the railway system, but the delays and damage caused by the Italian railway company forced him to later withdraw from this transport solution. Transport by road had its own problems to overcome due to the width of the bungalow, with the extra costs and trouble involved with exceptional transport requirements. PHASE 3 (1976-85) Around 1976, Carlo Zappa left the company to proceed with a new project he was developing. At this point the '3R' company he founded was renamed “Bungalow International”, which at this point changed the name of the bungalow from 'la Tiana' to the now more commonly know 'BANGA'. I want to own a Banga guidelines If you would like to purchase your own fully renovated BANGA there are a few guidelines to follow: - A full restoration will take almost a year to complete so it will have to be pre-ordered with a deposit - The restoration will take place in Germany and will be supervised by renown architect dr. Pamela Voigt who is specialised in this field of work and can be customised to the wishes of the client. For example, the interior decisions such as the colour of the floor-finish and taps can be custom selected by the client. A special furniture as a fold out bed to provide a double bed, can be offered (costs not included and to be determined). - Transportation can only be done by road, the unit comes in 1 piece and can not be disassembled - This means that for customers outside Europe the transportation is not easy and will have to be done by a specialised company that can do these kind of custom logistic operations (costs not included and to be determined) Upon request we can send you a detailed PDF with the history and technical details and construction / floorplan of a BANGA.

Creator:

Carlo Zappa (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 110.24 in (280 cm)Diameter: 127.96 in (325 cm)

Style:

Space Age (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Composition

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1977

Condition:

Rewired: All electrics and other utility connections will be renewed and up to today's standards. Refinished. Repaired: A BANGA will be fully restored by a professional German company supervised by renown architect Dr. Pamela Voigt specialised in composite materials.

Seller Location:

bergen op zoom, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU930123552542

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