From a 140-square-foot office to a larger unit with a kitchenette and bathroom, the prefabs emphasize flexibility for whatever adventure is around the bend.
From a 140-square-foot office to a larger unit with a kitchenette and bathroom, the prefabs emphasize flexibility for whatever adventure is around the bend.
Go-Box offers prefab structures in four sizes ranging from a small unit equipped for remote work to a long rectangle complete with a private bathroom and kitchenette. The couple think of the Go-Box units as extensions of a van; Someone on the road could use one as a destination that expands their living space. Below, Coté shares how Go-Box is a natural fit for adventurous types who seek a few extra creature comforts from time to time.
What qualities make your tiny home stand apart from the rest?
The Go-Box isn’t on wheels, but it still has a nomadic feel thanks to a steel frame and jacks that can be easily portable from one place to another with a trailer. You can either implement it as is, on screw piles, or on a slab. In order to move it, you just need to jack it up, load it on a trailer, and you’re off to your next destination!
What’s the most exciting project you’ve realized to date?
The most exciting project we’ve built so far is Cécile Lodge located in Lac-Mégantic in Quebec, which is not far from Maine. This project is off-grid but has a well and septic system. It’s nested in the woods and has an amazing view of the mountains.
Our client is just starting to put together a beautiful ski-in ski-out and bike-in bike-out resort for adventure lovers. Go-Boxes suited their needs, as they wanted a small space that invites nature in, and Go-Boxes have huge floor-to-ceiling windows. The owners’ Go-Box is like Tetris, with built-in furniture that’s all movable. The couple has two kids, and at night, the living area transforms itself into a big bedroom.
What does your base model cost and what does that pricing include?
The base model is the office pod, which is priced at $40,000 CAD, plus taxes, and comes finished. The interior is made of either Russian ply or pine, while the outside is made of steel, which doesn’t require very much maintenance. The terrace can either be cedar or pine. The smallest unit is 10 by 14 feet. The terrace is four feet, leaving a 10-by-10-foot square inside for either two desks or a Murphy bed for guests. Lastly, clients can add a heat pump for heating and air conditioning, a heated floor, and additional windows.
