Volvo Tuva — strategic exterior design

How might we design a vehicle that seamlessly transitions from personal mobility to a practical assistant for daily tasks around kolonilotter?

Volvo Tuva combines elegant design with practical solutions, making daily tasks easier without sacrificing premium quality.


A Swedish kolonilott — red cottage and garden plot

A kolonilott

is a small rented garden plot located mostly is sweden, often with a tiny cottage, where people especially in urban areas can grow vegetables, flowers, and enjoy a peaceful break from city life. It’s a place for recreation, gardening, and community.


It's meant to be used — irregular cargo

Most vehicles today have storage that isn’t adaptable for irregular cargo, like plants, soil bags, or gardening tools. These items are hard to secure, can damage or dirty the interior, and are often difficult to load or unload, especially in premium cars not designed for this kind of use.


THE DETACHABLE TROLLEY

extends the vehicle’s usefulness beyond transport, turning it into a true companion. Off the car, it becomes a helping hand for carrying heavy or dirty items like soil bags or plants, without straining you or damaging the car. But it’s more than functional it can also become a social element, like a seat or small table, part of your time in the garden. It blends practicality with lifestyle, always there to support, whether working or relaxing.