This ‘Zen Pod’ Might Be The Ideal Backyard Office
This prefab shed is perfect for working from home, working out, or just getting away from it all.
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Even a year ago, working from home was still somewhat unusual. Then came the coronavirus pandemic and related quarantines around the world. Seemingly overnight, a huge segment of the working population who didn’t get laid off ended up working from home.
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And plenty of them quickly discovered that with everyone else home too—roommates, partner, and kids—it can be distracting. Autonomous is here to help with their “Zen Work Pod,” a compact but stylishly-designed outbuilding ideal for peace and quiet while getting through your workday.
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In the past an affordable outbuilding might at best a tin shed or something dad built from scrap lumber. The Autonomous Zen Work Pod is distinguished by its flexibility. Need a compact little home gym with a view? A monk-like space dedicated to silence and concentration? Do you just want to nap undisturbed? You can do it with this structure since Autonomous offers a number of ways to trick it out to suit your needs.
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The Zen Pod is made from oak, walnut, and aluminum. It has glass windows from ceiling to floor for maximum light and to add a feeling of spaciousness. It comes with preinstalled shelves and drawers and the company’s SmartDesk 2. The package also includes Autonomous’ posture-correcting Kinn Chair. It’s basically ready to go out of the box.
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If you’re into it, you can preorder now for $5,400. After the prepurchase period ends, the Zen Pod will go for $14,900. Find out more at autonomous.ai.