Neeme Modular Row Houses, built in 2022 by KODEA

The primary objective of this row house was to create a fulfilling home for families that are delighted in a functional optimized living space. The interior was designed to be roomy enough to accommodate a young family comfortably, yet small enough to reduce the time and cost of maintaining it. Though the local municipality’s zoning regulations stipulated apartment buildings, our architects took a creative turn embracing the concept of ‘apartments with a garden’. The design is a two-storey, two-bedroom home with all the necessary facilities, combining the living room and kitchen, spicing up the experience with a sauna in every home. Each of the apartments have decks for expanded outdoor living encouraging its residents to step outside and embrace the surrounding abundant nature.

Nature plays a significant role in the entire concept. Starting from the streamlined manufacturing environment, the modular construction allows to calculate the exceptionally precise use of materials, thus reducing the labor intensity and footprint substantially. Furthermore, the architects delivered a layout that embodies the historical village and preserves the surrounding trees to the fullest extent. One of the prominent elements in the interior design is the wooden ceilings. A practical component of the construction, usually covered with drywall, is left exposed, thus not only reducing the excessive use of materials, but also bringing the warm wooden textures and character into the living space.

One challenge the designers faced, was to change the preconceived notions associated with pre-fabricated buildings, so that Neeme Residence would not appear repetitive or monotonous. Finding the balance between contemporary architecture and the vibe of a fisherman’s village lead to minimalistic yet playful façades. The pine wood exterior variates between 10 different patterns to personalize the homes while bringing a uniform look to the village. Although the KODEA modules were initially designed to be assembled as single-bedroom flat roof buildings, the two-bedroom Neeme Residences have a pitched roof concept to blend in with the local milieu, demonstrating the versatility of KODEA pre-fab solutions while keeping the core product design unaltered.

This project is an outcome of an excellent partnership between KODEA, the local municipality and our client who went along with our innovative approach and saw potential in creating while preserving.