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The Orb™: Prefab Home Offices, Vacation Homes & Corporate Structures





The Orb™ is a new generation of mobile structures created specifically to appeal across three distinct markets: commercial show units, holiday or vacation park homes and adaptable home offices.

Built to a standard far beyond that of comparable structures using marine technology, it is both incredibly durable, lightweight and transportable.

The Orb™ was born of Philip Simpson's desire to have an inspiring and affordable outdoor space for his own family to enjoy. His starting point, as a designer, was to reject the box-like structure and unnatural colours and contours of the classic caravan. He wanted something that would enhance the user's appreciation of the outdoors, from both inside and out. His initial sketches (on backs of envelopes and restaurant napkins), inspired more by gypsy caravans and yachts, won the support of his dream team of architects and designers, and the list of potential customers grew.

Together with architect David Miller, (who designed the award-winning Media Centre at Lords' Cricket Ground while at Future Systems) and a leading structural engineering practice, the idea is fast becoming a reality. One of the UK's top interior design consultancies, Real Studios, has created a range of inspiring interiors to highlight the lifestyle potential of these unique units.

The Orb Home Office:






Each Orb™ is constructed to a standard far beyond that of any other comparable garden office. They are built to last and each model comes with the following high specification -


The Orb Home Office is available in the following standard size: 4m x 3m.
* Architect designed
* GRP construction with integral insulation
* Large double-glazed front window
* Flexible interiors and layout
* Under floor heating
* Easy access rear door
* Integral chassis
* 4 adjustable legs
* Structural 3 year warranty
* Integrated services
* Choice of exterior finishes
* Many optional extras


The Orb Holiday Home:



The Orb has been designed to sleep 7 people comfortably, whether it's young couples who like to spend holidays or weekends with an assortment of friends, or couples with kids who like to holiday with or without extended family.



The Orb's monocoque construction is more durable and long lasting than any other traditionally built structure on the market. The Orb will come with a minimum 5-year structural warranty.



The materials and technology used in the Orb's construction are exactly the same as in marine construction. Boats are designed to be incredibly strong, lightweight and water resistant - so is the Orb! Being light weight it will be easy to move on site. This makes it ideal for coastal locations, where it will withstand extreme weather conditions much better than the traditional park home.

Each Orb™ is constructed to a standard far beyond that of any other comparible mobile structure. They are built to last and each model comes with the following high specification -


The Orb Holiday Home is available in the following standard size: 4m x 12m.
* Architect designed
* GRP construction
* Integral insulation
* Large double-glazed windows
* Choice of interiors and layouts
* Under floor heating
* Integrated services
* Easy access doors
* Integral chassis
* Unique removable wheels
* 8 adjustable legs
* Push and pull points
* Structural 3 year warranty
* Choice of interior & exterior finishes


The Orb for Corporate use:


The Orb's continuous shell makes it an ideal branding proposition. A full graphic wrap that may be updated or changed as required can be applied to create a distinct brand differentiator.




A large, visible display window provides a perfect showcase for merchandise or can be left open for public access from either or both ends. The interiors can be bespoke or modular to fit your requirements, designed by our specialist interior design team.



Its unique look and streamlined shape will help your brand stand out amongst a sea of identikit boxes.

Each Orb™ is constructed to a standard far beyond that of any other comparable mobile structure. They are built to last and each model comes with the following high specification -


The Orb is available in the following standard sizes: 4m x 3m, 4m x 6m, 4m x 9m and 4m x 12m.
* Architect designed
* GRP construction
* Integral insulation
* Double-glazed display windows
* Full graphic wrap
* Flexible bespoke interiors
* Under floor heating
* Easy access doors
* Integral chassis
* Removeable axle and wheels
* 4 adjustable legs
* Push pull points
* Structural 3 year warranty
* Integrated services


Read the FAQs about the Orb here.

contact info:
Philip Simpson, Design Director
Orb Properties Ltd
31 Denman Road
London SE15 5NS
Tel: +44 (0)207 703 9242
Fax: +44 (0)207 703 1892

Email: philip@theorb.biz

Veronica Simpson, Media Liaison and PR:
Orb Properties Ltd
31 Denman Road
London SE15 5NS
Tel: +44 (0)207 703 9242
Fax: +44 (0)207 703 1892

Email: mail@theorb.biz

Visit the Orb website here.

© Orb Properties Ltd., Patent Pending 0510520, EU Design Registration 308481

Ca Ca Ca Boom dee ay....
It's Time For CA Boom 5!




As CABoom moves into their fifth year, the california architecture and design show is growing and getting very popular. Below are stats as to how the show has grown over the past few years:

Past CA Boom Stats for the past four years:

•CA Boom 4 - March 2007 over 8500 attendees, 120 exhibitors, 15 homes, 10 prefab exhibitors, 15 first timers, 75 unique media outlets & 100 registered journalists.

•CA Boom 3 - March 2006 over 7500 attendees, 100 exhibitors, 15 homes, 10 prefab exhibitors, 15 first timers, 60 unique media outlets & 90 registered journalists.

•CA Boom 2 - July 2004 just under 5000 attendees, 70 exhibitors, 15 homes, 50 panelists & moderators, 47 unique media outlets & 81 registered journalists.

•CA Boom 1 - Aug 2003 - 4200 attendees, 50 exhibitors, 15 homes, 30 speakers
And this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

When: Friday, March 14 to Sunday, March 16, 2008
Where: Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, 90405

Friday is Trade Day - 11am to 5pm
Friday Night Event- open to all ($50)
Friday: 7:30pm to 10:30pm



Main Hall Exhibits ($20)
Sat 11:00am to 6:00pm & Sun 11am to 5:00pm



Design & Architecture Tours ($75)
Fri, Sat, & Sun: Departures 11:15am to 2:30pm (includes shuttles, same day or return visit to exhibits)

This year's architecture tours:


PREFAB DEBUT from Jennifer Siegal
Santa Monica Prefab 001 by Office of Mobile Design
Beach Cities Tour - Sunday


TOUR DEBUT - Seen in LA Magazine
Neil Denari Architects
Westside Tour - Saturday


GRAYmatter Architecture
Pacific Palisades Tour - Friday


CUSTOM PREFAB DEBUT
Residence for a Briard
by Sander Architects
Westside Tour - Saturday

Who attends CA Boom?



60% Design Trade / 40% Design Savvy Consumers
  • Architects, Interior Designers & Hospitality Designers
  • Residential & Commercial Developers
  • Contemporary Gift & Furnishing Retailers
  • Lifestyle & Design Trade Media
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Savvy Design Consumers



  • What's In The Show?

    * Building Accessories
    * Doors/Windows
    * Home Accessory, Tabletop & Gifts
    * Indoor/Outdoor Living
    * Int'l Design Brands
    * Lighting
    * Modern Kitchen and Bath
    * Modern Parenting
    * Modern Prefab
    * National/Regional Design Mfr
    * Rugs
    * Solar/Renewable Energy
    * Studio Furniture, Studio Art & Design Art
    * Surfaces, Finishes & Floor Covering
    * Dealers/Retailers

    Click here to see the list of exhibitors.

    Buy your tickets here!

    PSST! you can save $4 on your tickets if you enter any of the following three discount codes blik or upcoming or movemodern

    Please donate

    C'mon people, it's only a dollar.