Cedar and Oak develop a silver hue, allowing the pod to blend
harmoniously into its surroundings.
The organic nature of the Escape Pod’s materials contrasts with
the engineering employed in its design. Amongst its most impres-
sive features is an aircraft-style plug door with a unique wooden
hinge mechanism. The pod sits on a raised platform half a meter
from the ground which allows it to be rotated - by lifting the steps,
it is spun to face the desired direction. Each pod can be tailored
to suit the clients’ needs, from the window placement and inter-
nal finish to the integrated fittings and furnishings. Heating (wood
burner or underfloor), electrics and insulation options can also be
incorporated. The price of the Escape Pod starts at £19,800 but
will vary slightly, depending on style specifications.
Dominic Ash and Jeremy Fitter have collaborated to create the Es-
cape Pod, a union of high-quality furniture design and a desire to
engineer small spaces. Podmakers benefits greatly from working
closely with Dominic Ash Ltd and the 30 years of design experi-
ence Dominic brings to the team. After a Master’s in civil engineer-
ing, specializing in treehouse design, Jeremy’s ideas were planted
on more solid ground after working for Dominic Ash Ltd. Combin-
ing his engineering background with a passion for creating imagi-
native spaces has propelled Jeremy to create the escape pod.