Two Designers Turn a Vintage Camper Into a Dreamy Mobile Office for $36K
Alternative Design Studio transforms a 1970s travel trailer into a mobile studio with a workspace that converts into a queen-size bed.
Alternative Design Studio transforms a 1970s travel trailer into a mobile studio with a workspace that converts into a queen-size bed.
Daniel Aguilar and Natalie Dalton, the founders of Los Angeles–based Alternative Design Studio, were seeking a creative space outside the realms of home and work when a moment of inspiration struck. "In search of our own third space—and with our garage already full—we decided to transform a vintage trailer into a place to create, ideate, read, work, draw, and even spend the night," Natalie says.
Los Angeles–based Alternative Design Studio transformed a 1970s camper into a mobile studio and office.
Nate Horowitz
Daniel Aguilar and Natalie Dalton set open shelving above a built-in bench with integrated storage.
Nate Horowitz
The partners met through their work in architecture and design—Daniel is an architectural designer, and Natalie worked at the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the time. They decided to launch their firm after finding that high-end design can be as inaccessible as L.A. real estate. "With space costing a premium in Los Angeles, we started to think about how we could do things differently," says Daniel.
"It’s why we came together to start Alternative Design Studio," Natalie explains. "We wanted to create nonstandard, solution-based designs that are as thoughtful and as cost-effective as possible."
Two tables, flanked by built-in booth seating, drop down on adjustable, telescopic bases to form a platform for a queen-size bed. When the tables are raised, they serve as a workspace and meeting area.
Nate Horowitz
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