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1970s Nova House by Studio Rochel for sale
1970s Nova House by Studio Rochel for sale (image credit: Architecture De Collection and image (c) Stephan Julliard)
I usually have a location for a feature, but this 1970s Nova House by Studio Rochel is portable, which is one of its key selling points.
(image credit: Architecture De Collection and image (c) Stephan Julliard)
 
We all know about the Futuro House, with examples of that ?flying saucer? dwelling coming back onto the market in recent years, But the Nova House has gone under the radar somewhat.
(image credit: Architecture De Collection and image (c) Stephan Julliard)
 
Yet it?s a similar concept. A small, portable structure with a space-age look that appeared aroid the turn of the 1970s in small numbers before being consigned to history. (image credit: Architecture De Collection and image (c) Stephan Julliard)
 
Specifically, the Novaq House was designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, going into production not long after in limited numbers. An innovative concept back then, it was rather ahead of its time. These days, something like this would be perfect for work or leisure. But in the 1970s it was a little too ?out there? for mass-market appeal.
(image credit: Architecture De Collection and image (c) Stephan Julliard)
 
Fast forward to there 21st century and this would be ideal for a garden house, a home office, some kind of upmarket camping experience ...