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These three tiny homes are designed with passive design strategies to minimize their potential impact on the environment.
These three tiny homes are designed with passive design strategies to minimize their potential impact on the environment.
Designed by Madeiguincho, the Columba tree house has handbuilt furniture, a roof deck, and a slide.
Designed by Madeiguincho, the Columba tree house has handbuilt furniture, a roof deck, and a slide.
The 260-square-foot tree house in Melides that Madeiguincho designed was inspired by a pair of centenary pine trees.
The 260-square-foot tree house in Melides that Madeiguincho designed was inspired by a pair of centenary pine trees.
All of the furniture was also designed by Madeiguincho.
All of the furniture was also designed by Madeiguincho.
Floor Plan of Columba Tree House by Madeiguincho
Floor Plan of Columba Tree House by Madeiguincho
The Portuguese firm Madeiguincho designed a trio of tiny homes for a regenerative agriculture farm in Alqueva in southeast Portugal.
The Portuguese firm Madeiguincho designed a trio of tiny homes for a regenerative agriculture farm in Alqueva in southeast Portugal.
Ursa T.O.W. (tiny on wheels), the tiny mobile cabin in Lisbon, Portugal, designed by Madeiguincho, is wrapped in vertical Thermowood boards.
Ursa T.O.W. (tiny on wheels), the tiny mobile cabin in Lisbon, Portugal, designed by Madeiguincho, is wrapped in vertical Thermowood boards.
Inspired by the idea of a living organism, Madeiguincho designed a 188-square-foot cabin that collects, stores, and reuses rainwater and produces food and energy.
Inspired by the idea of a living organism, Madeiguincho designed a 188-square-foot cabin that collects, stores, and reuses rainwater and produces food and energy.
Madeiguincho offers their clients the choice between ten different types of solid wood for the counters—as well as an eleventh "other
Madeiguincho offers their clients the choice between ten different types of solid wood for the counters—as well as an eleventh "other
Like in many of Madeiguincho's tiny homes, the bathroom at the end of the unit can be accessed directly from outside and so can double as a mudroom.
Like in many of Madeiguincho's tiny homes, the bathroom at the end of the unit can be accessed directly from outside and so can double as a mudroom.
Like in many of Madeiguincho's tiny homes, the bathroom at the end of the unit can be accessed directly from outside and so can double as a mudroom.
Like in many of Madeiguincho's tiny homes, the bathroom at the end of the unit can be accessed directly from outside and so can double as a mudroom.
After months of waiting for approvals to build a house in Sintra, Portugal, artist Chris Saunders decided to pivot, commissioning a custom tiny home on wheels from architecture studio Madeiguincho.
After months of waiting for approvals to build a house in Sintra, Portugal, artist Chris Saunders decided to pivot, commissioning a custom tiny home on wheels from architecture studio Madeiguincho.
Aside from skylights and blackened exterior cladding, other standard addons that Madeiguincho offers include cork insulation; awnings, shutters, blinds, and mosquito nets; and access stairs.
Aside from skylights and blackened exterior cladding, other standard addons that Madeiguincho offers include cork insulation; awnings, shutters, blinds, and mosquito nets; and access stairs.
Visual artist Amélia Marta enlisted Portuguese architecture firm Madeiguincho to design a space where she could stargaze, make art, or just sit and think. To create the multipurpose but still economical interior, the designers got inventive with windows and wood.
Visual artist Amélia Marta enlisted Portuguese architecture firm Madeiguincho to design a space where she could stargaze, make art, or just sit and think. To create the multipurpose but still economical interior, the designers got inventive with windows and wood.
Visual artist Amélia Marta enlisted Portuguese architecture firm Madeiguincho to design a space where she could stargaze, make art, or just sit and think. To create the multipurpose but still economical interior, the designers got inventive with windows and wood.
Visual artist Amélia Marta enlisted Portuguese architecture firm Madeiguincho to design a space where she could stargaze, make art, or just sit and think. To create the multipurpose but still economical interior, the designers got inventive with windows and wood.
Unlike other tiny home builders, Madeiguincho does not have a lineup of off-the-shelf designs. Differences in base pricing are determined by the length of the home: €53K for the 13-foot-long trailer and €68K for the 23-foot-long home.
Unlike other tiny home builders, Madeiguincho does not have a lineup of off-the-shelf designs. Differences in base pricing are determined by the length of the home: €53K for the 13-foot-long trailer and €68K for the 23-foot-long home.
Madeiguincho's founder Gonçalo Marrote has spent a large part of his career designing and making furniture. Even though the studio's focus now centers on structures, their interest in fine carpentry persists in bespoke pieces like the table and L-shaped bench.
Madeiguincho's founder Gonçalo Marrote has spent a large part of his career designing and making furniture. Even though the studio's focus now centers on structures, their interest in fine carpentry persists in bespoke pieces like the table and L-shaped bench.
<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">Architect Gonçalo Marrote of Madeiguincho walks the perimeter of the tree house.</span>
Architect Gonçalo Marrote of Madeiguincho walks the perimeter of the tree house.
After months of waiting for approvals to build a house in Sintra, Portugal, artist Chris Saunders decided to pivot, commissioning a custom tiny home on wheels from architecture studio Madeiguincho. The 200-square-foot house, with its honey-colored wood cladding and contrasting blond wood interior, suits Chris perfectly. “Since moving here I’ve simplified not only my way of living, but also my mentality and work ethic,” he says.
After months of waiting for approvals to build a house in Sintra, Portugal, artist Chris Saunders decided to pivot, commissioning a custom tiny home on wheels from architecture studio Madeiguincho. The 200-square-foot house, with its honey-colored wood cladding and contrasting blond wood interior, suits Chris perfectly. “Since moving here I’ve simplified not only my way of living, but also my mentality and work ethic,” he says.