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ART COLOR modular A-frame home in a mountain landscape
Modular A-Frame Homes · Est. in the mountains

Made
for the wild.

Modular A-frame homes designed for meaningful stays, beautiful landscapes and a simpler way to build.

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The Collection

Three sizes, one philosophy.

Every ART COLOR model shares the same silhouette, materials and build quality — sized for how you actually intend to use it.

I. ART 01 — The Escape, compact A-frame exterior
Plate IART 01 — Exterior

ART 01 — The Escape

2.4 × 4.5 m · 10.8 m²

Compact A-frame for couples, guest rooms and short stays.

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A silhouette built for two — an intimate footprint that still holds a full sleeping, living and washing area.
  • 10.8 m² internal footprint
  • Black vertical metal cladding, timber gable façade
  • Large glazing for natural light and landscape views
  • Compact deck for morning coffee or evening light
II. ART 02 — The Retreat, A-frame exterior with large glazing
Plate IIART 02 — Exterior

ART 02 — The Retreat

2.4 × 5.0 m · 12.0 m²

More comfort and flexibility for tourism, weekends and private land.

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The mid-size model — room to add a proper kitchenette, a wider deck and space for a small hospitality operation.
  • 12.0 m² internal footprint
  • Extended deck and glazing option
  • Suited to weekend retreats and boutique tourism
  • Same structural system as ART 01, scaled up
III. ART 03 — The Horizon, larger A-frame home exterior
Plate IIIART 03 — Exterior

ART 03 — The Horizon

2.5 × 5.5 m · 13.75 m²

A more spacious option for premium hospitality and holiday escapes.

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The flagship footprint — built for operators and owners who want their guests to linger.
  • 13.75 m² internal footprint
  • Largest glazing and deck configuration
  • Ideal for premium hospitality, Airbnb and holiday letting
  • Flexible interior layout options on request
Process

From ground to getaway.

An illustrative look at how an ART COLOR home comes together, from first brief to final installation.

We begin with your land, your use case and the feeling you want to create.

Site plan and technical drawing of the A-frame
Fig. ISite & Brief

A prepared foundation and structural base create a precise platform for the home.

Reinforced foundation and steel base plate
Fig. IIFoundation & Steel Base

The timber and steel structure gives the ART COLOR silhouette its strength and character.

Timber and steel structure under construction
Fig. IIIFrame & Form

Insulation, roofing, black metal cladding, timber detailing, windows and interior systems come together.

Black metal cladding and roofing being installed
Fig. IVEnvelope & Finish

The completed home arrives ready for its final site installation and finishing.

Completed A-frame homes ready for delivery
Fig. VDelivery & Installation

Final structural and site specifications are confirmed for each project.

A-FRAME — ILLUSTRATIVE PROFILE
Materials

Built for real places.

Black Metal Cladding
Natural Timber
Steel Framing
Glass & Aluminium
Raised Foundation

Every material is selected to make the home feel warm inside, confident outside and ready for the realities of its site.

In Motion

See the build in motion.

The craft, materiality and modular rhythm behind an ART COLOR home.

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Inside the build — timber structure, black envelope and the A-frame silhouette.

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Homes settled into their landscapes, from first light to dusk.

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“It feels less like a house placed on the land, and more like the land has been given a place to speak.”
— ART COLOR Homeowner
FAQ

Common questions.

Yes. Layout, finishes and glazing can be adapted within each model's structural system to suit your site and intended use.

Each home includes the structural frame, black metal cladding, timber detailing, glazing and core interior systems. Exact inclusions are confirmed per project.

The home is built off-site and delivered ready for installation onto a prepared foundation and structural base, then finished on location.

Yes, several ART COLOR owners use their homes for boutique tourism and short-term letting. The Retreat and Horizon models are particularly suited to hospitality use.

Timelines depend on model, customisation and site conditions. We confirm a schedule with you once your brief and site are reviewed.

Yes, our team can advise on foundation preparation and coordinate transport and installation as part of your project.

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Ready to give your weekend a shape?

Tell us about your land, your intended use and the model you have in mind. Our team will reply within two business days.

WhatsApp (South Africa) +27 78 349 9798
WhatsApp (Moçambique) +258 87 882 2666
Email artcolor@gmail.com
Office ArtColor Pty — 215 Stea Ave, Queenswood, Pretoria, 0186, South Africa

Our team will reply within two business days.