The Privacy Cabin
Build around the existing bed
By building a shell around the existing beds, we've created a solution that is: applicable across all shelters, minimally invasive, quick to install, and an immediate improvement in quality of life.
Privacy and light control
Storage
Personalised space
Safety and stability
Design Features
Enhanced Privacy & Comfort
- Increased height allows comfortable sitting on lower bunks
- Sliding panels and curtains provide flexible privacy control
- Improved acoustics reduce noise disturbance
Practical Improvements
- Integrated shelving for personal belongings
- Additional storage maximizes limited space
- Redesigned stairs prioritize safety and comfort
- Reinforced frame ensures structural stability
- LED reading light
Brochure
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Download our brochure with background information about de Wachtkamer initiative and the Privacy Cabin.
Presentation of our first prototype
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 1025mm W × 2360mm L × 2400mm H
- Weight: 200kg
- Materials: 18mm birch plywood, acoustic felt, cotton curtains, steel spacers
- Includes: LED bed lamp, metal hooks, assembly hardware
Production Process
Our team and approach
Our core team brings together two architects and a social designer.
We work closely with architects who have lived experience in the shelter system. Their personal stories and insights shape every aspect of our work.
Through partnerships with the Red Cross, Planemos, and current residents, we ensure our solutions are grounded in real needs and lived experience.
Lets build together
Interested in bringing Privacy Cabins to your shelter?
We can provide hands-on support, including cost estimates, delivery logistics, and installation timelines tailored to your location.
Support and collaboration
De Wachtkamer is supported by the Creative Industries Fund and implemented in collaboration with the Red Cross and Planemos.