Working with Common Ground, Magnusson Architecture and Planning designed this entry in the First Step Housing Competition. Beginning with the notion of "office in a box" we have created a personal living environment. As the box is unfolded a room is created. The translucent closet door opens against the partition and transforms into the closed front door at the corridor. The doors unfold to meet the exterior wall and describe an area of 64 square feet (compared to the current 30 square feet). One can sleep inside the unit or slide the bed out into their living space. Many components fold down and pull out to create closets, shelves and tables.





