– Madeiguincho, a family-run carpentry company based in Portugal, started building tiny homes for European customers in 2016.
– The company’s eco-friendly designs are now available for sale in the US, with the first tiny home shipped to Queens, New York.
– The tiny homes range in price from $58,619 to $74,535 and are custom-built to feel like an extension of the natural environment.
Madeiguincho, a Portugal-based carpentry company founded by Gonçalo Marrote in 1990, began building tiny homes for European customers in 2016. Inspired by his architectural education and love for tiny houses, Marrote steered the company in this new direction despite initial skepticism.
The company has built 25 tiny homes so far, with prices starting at €55,000 (about $58,600) and ranging in size from 10 to 17.5 meters. Each custom-built home is designed to feel like an extension of its surrounding natural environment, with about 90% of the materials sourced from wood to create an eco-friendly design.
In 2019, Madeiguincho began shipping their tiny homes to the US, with the first home being delivered to Queens, New York, where it is being used as an Airbnb property. The company’s unique and sustainable designs have garnered interest in the US market, with prices ranging from $58,619 to $74,535.
Craftsmanship runs in Marrote’s veins, as his family has a long history in woodworking. The company’s furniture-making roots have evolved into the creation of innovative and customizable tiny homes that cater to customers looking for an environmentally friendly and natural living experience. Each tiny home is one-of-a-kind, reflecting Marrote’s passion for nature and unique design.