the treehouse Story

“ It all started when…

We decided that neither of us was interested in living in a conventional home. Our vision was a compact yet lofty residence, a comfortable haven that seamlessly incorporated the outdoors. We wanted a home where light, air, and nature became an integral part of our daily experience.

Luckily, we found the perfect spot—a small piece of land on a hillside with downtown Puerto Vallarta at its feet and an uninterrupted tropical forest behind. Drawing inspiration from homes on stilts, we envisioned an elevated house that would rise above the trees, providing panoramic views of the mountains to the east, the city to the north, and the ocean to the west.

We sketched a structure elevated 12 feet off the ground. This design not only allowed for continual airflow, keeping the living spaces perpetually cool, but also preserved our wrap-around views at ground level. Here, we planned to create an outdoor lounge with a pool further enhancing our connection with the surroundings.

Then we proceeded with the design of the main living space. We needed it to accommodate 2 residents comfortably and provide an additional sleeping option for 2 short-term visitors. We wanted more windows than walls. We wanted an extra bathroom and found a space for it by creating a ground-floor module at the stem of the treehouse. We did the same for service quarters and laundry and even added an extra outdoor shower.

Then came the topic of building materials. For the skeleton, we settled on structural steel painted with high-impact epoxy resin, certified for oil rigs to protect the steel from rusting. Walls would be made of steel-reinforced double-pane sheet rock with insulating fiber and moisture-repelling film in its core. Large, aluminum framed windows would cover the entire front and most of the sides of the main floor. Our roof would look like a typical local palm leaf but in reality, would be built out of 100% recyclable synthetic palapa. This new product has an expected life span of 50 years, offers great thermal insulation, counts with a fire-retardant, and can resist winds of up to 170 mph.

We had our project … and it raised many eyebrows. A year later we had our house. It was a hit. We liked it so much in fact that we decided to build one more for our visitors … “

Petr & Kim, the owners

Our Core Values

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IT SHOULD BE FUN

Let’s admit it. We wanted an unusual home that would reflect our outlook on life. We didn’t want to live in a box with a few holes for windows and doors. We love nature and want to be a part of it. We wanted to wake up, grab a cup of tea, and open our windows wide to sit down and feel like there was no other place we would rather be.

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It MUST be safe

We aimed to build durable and safe structures that would stand the test of time and natural elements. So far our treehouses weathered unscathed a shake rated at 7.6 Richter and a direct hit by category 2 hurricane.

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it BETTER make sense

Our treehouses may be unusual, but a lot of thought has gone into their design and build. Oriented to respect the path of the sun over the sky and the natural flow of air, both treehouses stay fresh all year round. Their elevation also guarantees zero issues with tropical rain flooding, a common concern in our area.