Modo Houses, the residential construction project born within Modo Punta, presents its expandable houses in Punta del Este: a line built on an evolving architectural system, in which a home can grow in stages as the needs of its occupants change. Based in Manantiales, the team works in Maldonado and is considering extending its activity to other departments of Uruguay.
A house that grows in stages
The system starts from a minimal module and allows floor area to be added without redoing what has already been built. The clearest example is Brisa 33, a 33-square-meter studio with a kitchen, bathroom, space for a king-size bed and a deck with a pergola, which can be expanded until it becomes Marea 58, a one-bedroom house. The logic is the same across the line: you start with what you need today and leave the path to what comes next already resolved.
Expandable houses in Punta del Este: four models, one system
The line includes four models, whose names indicate their floor area in square meters:
- Brisa 33: evolving 33 m² studio.
- Marea 58: one bedroom, full bathroom and integrated living-kitchen, in 58 m².
- Sierra 90: new model, currently in development.
- Campo 140: two bedrooms (one en suite with a walk-in closet), two bathrooms, a powder room, full kitchen, covered porch and garage, in 140 m².
Modular or built on site
Each house can be designed as a modular system, manufactured and then installed on the lot. When access does not allow trucks and cranes to enter, the same proposal is built on site in steel frame or wood frame. In both cases, the project is technically adapted to the lot and to how the home will be used, and the exterior sheet-metal cladding comes in different colors defined together with the client.
Less time between the idea and the house
Starting from a pre-designed system shortens the project stage: the work consists of adjusting an already resolved design to the lot rather than starting from scratch. Industrialized production also reduces construction times. Brisa 33, the minimum unit, is built in about two months. Technically, the system advances at a rate of one square meter per day; on top of that pace, a margin is added for bad weather and unforeseen events. The timeline does not include design or permit processing.
Designed for living all 365 days
The functional design is optimized for year-round use, not just in season, with natural light, good layout and materials chosen for everyday comfort. It also allows use as a tourist rental. The proposal of expandable houses in Punta del Este is aimed at those who value design, quality of execution, service and personalized attention over the search for the lowest cost.
Turnkey delivery and remote support
The houses are delivered turnkey and the client has ongoing support throughout the process. The scheme is designed, for example, for those who live in Argentina, Brazil or another country: construction management is handled through technical reports and video calls, and communication with suppliers is centralized in the Modo Houses team.
Top-tier components
The system works with companies and brands from the Uruguayan market. Its partners include Viviendas NEC, Rozen, Schumacher Aberturas, Fivisa, Alutechos and Marmolería Olimar, among others.
How to get in touch
The first meeting is free of charge and can be in person or remote. The models, images and system details are at modohouses.com; inquiries can be sent to info@modohouses.com.
Modo Houses is a project born within Modo Punta. More articles in the Modular Homes.
