Case Study Tini 01
The Luxury of Needing Nothing More
This project marks the beginning of our new Case Study Tini line: pre-designed homes conceived with the highest architectural standards, far removed from typical prefab house catalogues and closer to the spirit of the Case Study Houses.
That mid-century modern architecture knew how to combine formal clarity, construction efficiency, and a deep sensitivity to place.
At Tini Living, we believe it is time to reclaim that vision: to build homes that celebrate what is essential, embrace their surroundings, and are defined by precision, proportion, and light.
After years of developing bespoke projects with our industrialized construction system, we have poured everything we’ve learned into a series of carefully designed, optimized, and replicable houses.
Clear, serene, enduring architecture.
A Home That Welcomes Rather Than Interrupts
In this first project, the design grows from the site itself. The plot—with its red earth ravines, mature oaks, and pronounced topography—called for an architecture that would not compete but merge with the landscape. For this reason, the main house uses a red viroc façade that blends with the surrounding hues. Whitewashed on-site walls
create inner courtyards and transitional spaces where fig trees and oleanders take root. Local, fresh, and slightly mysterious vegetation turns every threshold into an experience.
The intentionally curved wall forms a gentle meadow that preserves an existing oak, letting the horizon flow uninterrupted, without sharp edges. A small pool completes the ensemble, like a quiet pause in the landscape.
Honest Materials, Serene Atmospheres
True to our philosophy, each material has been chosen not only for its beauty but for its capacity to age with dignity.
The interiors are clad in pine panels, which cast an almost golden light when seen from outside. Oak and cork flooring add warmth, texture, and a sense of calm. Everything seeks to create a feeling of refuge, of home.
A few meters away, a separate tini unit acts as a guest room. Its galvanized steel façade reflects the forest’s changing tones and dissolves among the oaks. The interior is lined with bamboo and oak, creating a compact, warm, and serene space.
Rational Architecture. Human Proportion.
Proportion, orientation, and integration with the site are the principles that guide the design. Nothing is arbitrary.
Every decision stems from a search for clarity, permanence, and respect for the surroundings.
This project is part of a series of homes conceived as “case studies”: rigorous proposals, developed with attention to detail and adaptability in mind. A refined, precise construction system—shaped by years of experience—makes it possible to approach each project with agility and control while always maintaining quality and architectural intent.
A house designed from what is essential—and towards its place.
