Revonia: A different kind of house, crafted for generations

Estonian company Revonia is entering a new era in home construction, with a pre-fabricated concrete house. With clever exterior and interior solutions, this is minimalistic living, close to nature, with all the comforts.

Founded more than 10 years ago, Revonia is known for its production of reinforced concrete underground cellars, cave saunas, and underground houses (or hobbit houses, if you will). Since 2014, Revonia has installed more than 1,500 high-quality vaulted buildings across Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Germany, and the UK.

Building underground cellars is an old tradition. “In Ancient Rome, vaulted buildings were irreplaceable and held in high regard, this was also where cross vault construction was invented,” explains Erich Kivi, head of development. “Even when time has not been particularly kind to the buildings, the vaulted stone cellars still firmly stand in all their glory. Our mission is to revive and develop this distinguished and resilient tradition.”

Turnkey houses, for modern living

Recently, Revonia has introduced an innovative concrete pre-fabricated house solution. Aimed at both private and commercial clients, the houses have a distinct appearance and an expected lifespan of up to 100 years.

The pre-fabricated houses are available in three sizes; Mini and Open at 10 square metres each and Plus at 20 square metres, with different floor plans, interior packages and exterior options. They do not require any on-site construction and are ready for use immediately after installation.

“It took us a year and a half to develop this new pre-fabricated house,” says Kivi. “Even though it’s small and compact, you will see that it has lots of space inside and all the comforts you might need. When the house is delivered, everything is ready. You just need to connect the electricity and water pipes, and you can move in.”

Where nature and technology meet

In the quest to find inspiration for this tiny house, the team was looking for something that would incorporate nature, traditions and minimalism. “In terms of interior design, we based it on the minimalist style Japandi and focused on the unique appearance of the house, so that it could blend into both a natural and urban environment,” says Kivi.

Japandi is a design concept that combines centuries worth of Japanese and Scandinavian interior elements. It emphasises high-quality organic and natural materials, a neutral warm colour palette with earthy tones, lots of natural light, functional decor and a minimalistic uncluttered space. The aesthetic often works its way into more than just the look of a home.

“It supports a healthy and meaningful lifestyle that teaches us to find beauty in minimalism, form deep connections to the earth and nature, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life,” explains Kivi. “Oftentimes, it’s not about taking the time. It’s about making the time count while remembering that you don’t need a lot to find happiness – just the things that matter.”

The next generation of homes

The new pre-fabricated house is modern technology and pureness of nature combined. In fact, the strong hexagon shape is often seen in nature; chosen by bees, formed in snowflakes and emerged from basalt rock.

“The hexagon is known for its ability to maximise strength and efficiency while using minimal material. A tree can literally fall on top of it and the house will be fine,” adds Kivi. “Also, the floor, ceiling and walls are made out of reinforced concrete that is insulated. This means that the house is durable, energy efficient and most of all quiet and peaceful. When inside, you can actually feel the serenity and just enjoy the peace.”

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Some facts about Revonia:
• More than 10 years of experience
• Main products include cellars, saunas, modular houses and turnkey houses
• Over 1,500 successful projects across a number of markets in Europe
• Resellers in 10 countries
• Three production sites
• 95 per cent in-house production
• Worldwide transport