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| Revolutionizing modern lifestyles by bringing stylish modern exteriors to budget consumers. by Lauren Liebowitz Modern design has long been the territory of the well-to-do, though European stores like IKEA have crossed the Atlantic to bring modern simplicity and order to budget-conscious consumers. Thus far, commercially-available low cost options are primarily restricted to interiors--furniture, light fixtures, and decor. |
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| Jim and Rui's Residence // LVL Home on Basement // Elliott, ME Fall of 2005 // Credit for photos below: Traci Roloff |
| Enter Rocio Romero and her prefabricated LV homes, which seek to revolutionize the modern lifestyle by bringing stylish modern exteriors to budget consumers. We haven't seen this approach before in the U.S., but if you're looking to build your own home and you want a striking modern exterior, read on. |
| What's more efficient than prefab, off-the-conveyor-belt housing? Rocio Romero LV homes are delivered flat-packed on a truck to your lot, where builders assemble them and transform them into a budget-conscious mod aficionado's dream. Rocio Romero's three main principles ("simple, quality, green") uphold the values of true modern design, and the LV units would look at home in any gallery of modern exteriors: clean lines, crisp angles, floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek metal siding, elegant yet efficient interior details. The designer boasts over-insulation and roofing that blocks summer heat and winter cold, so buyers should be able to expect comfort, low energy costs, and an nvironmentally conscious design. |
| If you need more space, the LV units combine easily to accommodate your needs. Multiple parts lock together for a two-story home or a sprawling complex that accommodates your entire family. While this isn't quite the same as designing your own home from the ground up, so many possible permutations give you a surprising amount of freedom in developing your space. |
| Heidi and Ethan's Residence // LVL home // Eureka Springs, AR Spring of 2008 // Credit for photos below: Ethan |
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Floor plans range from size-conscious studios (the 625 square foot LVM, starting at
$24,950) to three-bedroom family homes (the 1453 square foot LVL, starting at
$42,950). Residents of hurricane-threatened regions can even choose from two
wind-resistant units.
$24,950) to three-bedroom family homes (the 1453 square foot LVL, starting at
$42,950). Residents of hurricane-threatened regions can even choose from two
wind-resistant units.
Rocio Romero also offers a wide
range of customizable options to
make your home your own. Move
the interior walls around to make
your ideal space and reconfigure
the rooms (we're envisioning a
spacious studio interior for the
artistically-inclined) or change the
placement of the exterior windows
for a full wall of glass and light.
Customizations are restricted in
orde to preserve the design's
structural integrity, but as long as
you stay within those requirements,
your home is your canvas.
Additional upgrades or alterations
can be made, but once you move
beyond the more basic changes,
you start edging into custom
pricing that moves the LV series
out of its budget-sensitive niche.
range of customizable options to
make your home your own. Move
the interior walls around to make
your ideal space and reconfigure
the rooms (we're envisioning a
spacious studio interior for the
artistically-inclined) or change the
placement of the exterior windows
for a full wall of glass and light.
Customizations are restricted in
orde to preserve the design's
structural integrity, but as long as
you stay within those requirements,
your home is your canvas.
Additional upgrades or alterations
can be made, but once you move
beyond the more basic changes,
you start edging into custom
pricing that moves the LV series
out of its budget-sensitive niche.
Combining units opens up a range of add-ons specifically designed to put units
together. Go for a more unique look with the LVT tower add-on (style over
practicality, with an impressive presence), or give yourself a covered outdoor
living space with the LVC courtyard.
together. Go for a more unique look with the LVT tower add-on (style over
practicality, with an impressive presence), or give yourself a covered outdoor
living space with the LVC courtyard.
| Rocio Romero has risen to fill a previously untapped niche, and we've yet to see how well her plans will succeed, but the company's website documents numerous satisfied clients. If you're looking to build your own home on a budget, we suggest keeping an eye on her. More information Rocio Romero, LLC 4579 Laclede Avenue, #132 St. Louis, MO 63108 314.367.2500 www.rocioromero.com |
