Froute Pod by Giant Grass – Glamping Inspired by Nature

Nature has acted as the inspiration for this unusual glamping tent called the Froute Pod. The pod, which has been designed the Australia studio Giant Grass, is currently a prototype, however Giant Grass are hoping to move forward into production within the next few months.

 

Froute Pod - Glamping - Giant Grass - Australia - Exterior Night - Humble Homes

Froute Pod can serve many purposes including use as accommodation, a garden studio, or gazebo. Although it’s most likely to be used for glamping – glamorous camping.

 

Froute Pod - Glamping - Giant Grass - Australia - Interior - Humble Homes

The pod has a diameter of 9.8 feet and a maximum height of 7.8 feet (3 meters and 2.4 meters respectively), making it quite spacious with plenty of head room. It features an octagonal floor plan, with two side flaps that can be used to create an awning, extending the living area outwards its surroundings.

 

Froute Pod - Glamping - Giant Grass - Australia - Window - Humble Homes

The Froute Pod is composed of a water-proof canvas that’s draped over a bamboo structure, with allowances made for two circular side windows, and a third skylight window at the pinnacle of the roof. The entire pod is set upon a raised timber deck that’s made of recycled wooden pallets.

Froute Pod - Glamping - Giant Grass - Australia - Light - Humble Homes

All told, it takes approximately 45 minutes for two people to set up the Froute Pod. It’s more substantial structure makes it cumbersome to transport when compared to some of the alternatives, but I don’t think the designers intended for it to be regularly shipped from place to place.

Froute Pod - Glamping - Giant Grass - Australia - Plans - Humble Homes

For more camping, or glamorous camping check out Conquerors UEV440, a luxurious camper trailer that will set you back $62,000. Or, this set geodesic dome tents in the UK that feature wood-burning stoves. See all camping.

Via DesignBoom
Photos: Giant Grass

Niall Burke

Structural engineer by day, tiny house designer by night. Niall has a keen interest in small spaces, green design, and sustainability. He started developing Humble Homes while studying for his masters degree in engineering. He is the founder and managing editor of Humble Homes.

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  1. Hi fella all these ideas look great its a cm pity, the tiny house movement has not gone totally global. will be watching to see how you get on.regards Paul

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