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Casa Invisibile
Slovenia
  • Residential
  • Built

Casa Invisibile is a flexible housing unit, which consists of a prefabricated wood structure designed for turnkey implementation at any designated site.


Maximum flexibility and spatial quality are the key elements in its concept of development. The open layout is structured by a chimney and a wet cell creating three spatial units that provide for individual use and design. The structure and ambience of the rooms are characterised by the use of domestic spruce. The mounting framework and fitments of the housing unit are exclusively assembled from prefabricated elements at the factory. The mirror front on the outside lets this house dissolve into any surrounding area.

The overall dimensions are 14.50 x 3.50 meters, which provides for easy transportation by lorry. Design and texture of the interior design and façade can be determined by the client from various options listed in a design catalogue. This provides for tailor-made design options for the housing units as well as for flexible pricing options. Through modular element construction and the intensive use of wood, the housing units can be completely disassembled thus minimizing their environmental footprint. By combining innovation and mobility at a reasonable price, Casa Invisibile is a product that offers a ground breaking alternative in an increasingly critical housing situation. 
 

Key factors in this unique proposition are its uncomplicated and quick assembly, its attractive price and the free choice of location. Compared to the cost-intensive and bureaucratic construction of a conventional house,these represent the main assets of Casa Invisible.

 

Start of planning
02/2013

Start of construction
05/2013

Completion
07/2013

Gross floor area
50 m²

Net floor area
45 m²

Construction volume
160 m³

Project manager
Gerhard Goelles

Photographer
Christian Brandstätter

 

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Living spaces are available in 3 different sizes and various designs, and can be customized in just 7 steps.

 

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