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What are the capsule homes that arrived from China and are being sold in Nordelta for installation throughout the country? - La Nacion Propiedades
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June 25, 2025
The futuristic houses that arrived in Argentina directly from China are transportable and can be installed in Antarctica, on the beach, or in the north of the country.
By Maria Josefina Lanzi
Capsule homes arrived in Argentina from China and can be installed anywhere in the country, even in Antarctica.
Since the government implemented several measures facilitating the importation of materials , there has been much talk: from the possibility of importing prefabricated houses entirely from China to importing inputs to reduce construction costs. But what hadn't yet been discussed was the import of capsule homes, industrialized dwellings (made entirely in a factory) with a futuristic look that optimize the use of space, achieve a compact design, and propose a different way of life, which can be delivered to your home in just four months.
The model has arrived in Argentina, and news recently broke that one of the real estate players offering it will open its showroom in Nordelta in 10 days, where you can see and tour the homes once the interior decoration is complete. These properties resemble a capsule from the outside, with glass covering virtually 360° of the home, including the sides, curved facades, and the roof.
Two of the capsule home models sold in Argentina are already in Nordelta.
“This housing model has been seen on TikTok for a couple of years; the local increase in construction costs in dollars definitely opened the door for entrepreneurs to begin bringing this type of product to the country,” explains Germán Gómez Picasso, director of Reporte Inmobiliario. However, he warns that the cost per square meter is very similar to the local price, despite the fact that they ship from China. “ Their distinctive feature could be linked to the speed of product delivery .”
“We currently have two models, both 38 m², although the layouts are different: one has the bedroom separated from the living-dining room by the bathroom, while the other is all integrated, only dividing these spaces a closet,” Guido Tizado, partner of Höli Haus - one of the companies that imported this model to the country - explains to LA NACION , who details that they sell for US$80,000 + 10.5% VAT, and will soon have smaller models for tickets of US$50,000. They clarify that the price does not include transportation , although they have an outsourced service that they offer for those who need it. Another player that markets it, although currently it only has one model in the country, is Sip Terramar; They are currently working to bring in more capsule homes from China, and their largest product will also be 38 m², which has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room, and is sold for a lower price than the previous one, which is around US$1,650/m², approximately.
“They will surely be in demand in markets like Patagonia, due to the extreme cold and the difficulty of building in those areas, given the distances and the climate. I imagine the main destination will be tourism, as was the case with glamping ,” says Gómez Picasso. Tizado agrees, explaining that capsule homes are an ideal concept for tourism, as they are transportable and, thanks to their features (such as double or triple glazing, electric radiant heating, and hot and cold air conditioning), can be adapted to any destination. “ They can be taken to a ski resort, a vineyard, Iguazú Falls, El Calafate, the beach, or a countryside location—places where it's more difficult to build, ” the entrepreneur adds.
Capsule homes are transportable and easy to install in different geographies.
These constructions can be taken to the mountains, the beach or a field, places where it is more difficult to build
In their case, they build them with a galvanized steel structure (also known as a steel frame ) and a carbonated aluminum alloy on the exterior. They are installed with running water, sewers, or wells, and "in two hours, they have all the connections made." For now, they travel from China and take about four months from the time they are ordered until they arrive at the Port of Buenos Aires (a month and a half of manufacturing and a 50-day ship journey), although they are considering having the construction done in Argentina. For its part, Sip Terramar builds them with a lightweight steel structure and is wrapped in aluminum, with a special polyurethane insulation with fiberglass, "which allows it to withstand temperatures of more than 20° below zero," the company explains to LA NACION .
He says they've had inquiries about installing capsule homes in the Tigre Delta, although they believe they'll be more popular on the coast or in locations near the mountain range, such as Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, Salta, Jujuy, or Córdoba, which boast landscapes that can be perfectly appreciated from these nearly 360° glass designs. "This quickly solves the problem of accommodation for those dedicated to tourism: in four months, you can have the housing complex up and running and generating revenue," Tizado adds.
He explains that the measures implemented to change imports made things a little easier; furthermore, "we identified this niche in tourism that has a housing need and is still unmet. This made us the first to bring this type of housing." They explain that they set up the showrooms in Nordelta because they believe that's where the potential customer base, with a good purchasing power, is located, who could invest in this type of tourism product.
The houses weigh about nine tons and have hooks at the top, allowing them to be placed on a crane and transported by truck if necessary. They have feet on which they rest, and they do not require a concrete base for installation, except in cases where the ground is not firm.
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www.lanacion.com.ar
June 25, 2025
The futuristic houses that arrived in Argentina directly from China are transportable and can be installed in Antarctica, on the beach, or in the north of the country.
By Maria Josefina Lanzi
Capsule homes arrived in Argentina from China and can be installed anywhere in the country, even in Antarctica.
Since the government implemented several measures facilitating the importation of materials , there has been much talk: from the possibility of importing prefabricated houses entirely from China to importing inputs to reduce construction costs. But what hadn't yet been discussed was the import of capsule homes, industrialized dwellings (made entirely in a factory) with a futuristic look that optimize the use of space, achieve a compact design, and propose a different way of life, which can be delivered to your home in just four months.
The model has arrived in Argentina, and news recently broke that one of the real estate players offering it will open its showroom in Nordelta in 10 days, where you can see and tour the homes once the interior decoration is complete. These properties resemble a capsule from the outside, with glass covering virtually 360° of the home, including the sides, curved facades, and the roof.
Two of the capsule home models sold in Argentina are already in Nordelta.
“This housing model has been seen on TikTok for a couple of years; the local increase in construction costs in dollars definitely opened the door for entrepreneurs to begin bringing this type of product to the country,” explains Germán Gómez Picasso, director of Reporte Inmobiliario. However, he warns that the cost per square meter is very similar to the local price, despite the fact that they ship from China. “ Their distinctive feature could be linked to the speed of product delivery .”
“We currently have two models, both 38 m², although the layouts are different: one has the bedroom separated from the living-dining room by the bathroom, while the other is all integrated, only dividing these spaces a closet,” Guido Tizado, partner of Höli Haus - one of the companies that imported this model to the country - explains to LA NACION , who details that they sell for US$80,000 + 10.5% VAT, and will soon have smaller models for tickets of US$50,000. They clarify that the price does not include transportation , although they have an outsourced service that they offer for those who need it. Another player that markets it, although currently it only has one model in the country, is Sip Terramar; They are currently working to bring in more capsule homes from China, and their largest product will also be 38 m², which has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room, and is sold for a lower price than the previous one, which is around US$1,650/m², approximately.
“They will surely be in demand in markets like Patagonia, due to the extreme cold and the difficulty of building in those areas, given the distances and the climate. I imagine the main destination will be tourism, as was the case with glamping ,” says Gómez Picasso. Tizado agrees, explaining that capsule homes are an ideal concept for tourism, as they are transportable and, thanks to their features (such as double or triple glazing, electric radiant heating, and hot and cold air conditioning), can be adapted to any destination. “ They can be taken to a ski resort, a vineyard, Iguazú Falls, El Calafate, the beach, or a countryside location—places where it's more difficult to build, ” the entrepreneur adds.
Capsule homes are transportable and easy to install in different geographies.
These constructions can be taken to the mountains, the beach or a field, places where it is more difficult to build
In their case, they build them with a galvanized steel structure (also known as a steel frame ) and a carbonated aluminum alloy on the exterior. They are installed with running water, sewers, or wells, and "in two hours, they have all the connections made." For now, they travel from China and take about four months from the time they are ordered until they arrive at the Port of Buenos Aires (a month and a half of manufacturing and a 50-day ship journey), although they are considering having the construction done in Argentina. For its part, Sip Terramar builds them with a lightweight steel structure and is wrapped in aluminum, with a special polyurethane insulation with fiberglass, "which allows it to withstand temperatures of more than 20° below zero," the company explains to LA NACION .
Westernize Eastern houses
Tizado reveals that, together with his partners, they had been analyzing construction alternatives in the country: “We saw that construction in Argentina is very traditional, they still work with brick like the Roman Colosseum was built, but I think the concept has changed, the new house is the industrialized one ,” says Tizado, adding that they had been studying different models until they came across these homes. “I saw them on the internet and traveled to China with my two partners to study them: we found a huge variety, we realized that there are a lot of factories with different qualities and interior designs. One of his partners analyzed the foreign trade aspect, that is, how to import them, and the architect took care of the design dimension, to westernize the models ,” shares Tizado, who explains that they market them under the “Holi Haus” brand.He says they've had inquiries about installing capsule homes in the Tigre Delta, although they believe they'll be more popular on the coast or in locations near the mountain range, such as Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, Salta, Jujuy, or Córdoba, which boast landscapes that can be perfectly appreciated from these nearly 360° glass designs. "This quickly solves the problem of accommodation for those dedicated to tourism: in four months, you can have the housing complex up and running and generating revenue," Tizado adds.
He explains that the measures implemented to change imports made things a little easier; furthermore, "we identified this niche in tourism that has a housing need and is still unmet. This made us the first to bring this type of housing." They explain that they set up the showrooms in Nordelta because they believe that's where the potential customer base, with a good purchasing power, is located, who could invest in this type of tourism product.
The houses weigh about nine tons and have hooks at the top, allowing them to be placed on a crane and transported by truck if necessary. They have feet on which they rest, and they do not require a concrete base for installation, except in cases where the ground is not firm.
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