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Prefab Treehouse Riga is a Modular and Flexible Housing System in Lisbon

09/05/2012
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    Treehouse is a prefabricated modular housing system designed by Lisbon-based <a href="http://www.appletondomingos.pt/" target="_blank">Appleton &amp; Domingos</a> for compact and flexible living. Built from only two modules, the <a href="http://www.appletondomingos.pt/madeira/riga.html" target="_blank">Treehouse Riga</a> only has about 430 square feet of floor space with two bedrooms, a bath and an open living and kitchen area. Attached decks provide additional living space for the compact home and additional modules can be added over time if required.
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    The small, 430-square-foot home could be erected in a variety of locations.
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  • Treehouse Riga-Appleton Domingos
    Treehouse is a prefab housing system developed to provide flexible and efficient living.
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  • Treehouse Riga-Appleton Domingos
    Built entirely from wood, Treehouse is based on sustainability and modularity.
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    As families needs grow over time, so can their houses by adding additional modules, in the same way as the new branches of a tree.
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    The homes are designed for both families looking for compact and affordable residences as well as for vacation homes or cabins.
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    Materials are chosen for their sustainability, affordability and comfort.
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    <a href="http://www.appletondomingos.pt/" target="_blank">Appleton &amp; Domingos'</a> latest project, Treehouse Riga, is a 40 sq m (430 sq ft), two bedroom, one bath home.
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    One module is public and holds the kitchen and living area, while the other houses the two bedrooms and shared bath.
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    A sliding door in the center can separate the private from the public areas and two decks increase the living space outside.
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    Carefully placed glazing allows for views and natural daylight.
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    Floorplan of Treehouse Riga
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    Possible configurations of the Treehouse housing system.
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    Stacking configurations for the Treehouse housing system.
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Treehouse Riga-Appleton Domingos

Treehouse is a prefabricated modular housing system designed by Lisbon-based Appleton & Domingos for compact and flexible living. Built from only two modules, the Treehouse Riga only has about 430 square feet of floor space with two bedrooms, a bath and an open living and kitchen area. Attached decks provide additional living space for the compact home and additional modules can be added over time if required.

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