Comments on: PREFAB FRIDAY: Rocio Romero’s Fish Camp House

By: Douglas Scott Treado

Douglas Scott Treado — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:42:47 +0000

Here it is, two years later! (9/11/08)…I agree with Jill, BJ, Brandon, Jill Danyelle, Fancyfox and Kenneth, to name most of ‘em…Nice “camp” or “shed” or whatever you want to call it…no frills, but nice, basic lines…Cost, OK–get real, $20k for this is OK–
Guess maybe “Whistler” has a good design of his own? Let’s see it! And build it….
With materials costs going out of sight since the 2006–actually before then–today’s cost would probably be $30k…and it’s quickly built–it’s not a house, but it doesn’t pretend to be…Keep it simple, folks…!
Douglas Scott Treado – Fingerlakes area/Ithaca,NY

By: rejuvenator

rejuvenator — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:13:33 +0000

Many participants that are being critical should remember to walk in someone else’s shoes every now and then – keep the proper perspective. I am a gc specializing in remodeling restorations of older traditional residences – however, have a strong affinity and interest in newer building technology, use of reclaimed materials and the movement to a smaller, lighter footprint. The shed is architecture, though minimal, and provides a fit for certain market individuals – those that do not have the time, knowledge or werewithal to construct their own structure, especially in a remote location. For Rocio to have provided such a structure to the marketplace successfully for 20k is an achievement!

By: Brandy

Brandy — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:44:13 +0000

try putting together a shed or garage that’s nice enough to spend a weekend
(or a month) in and do it for less than 20K.
and do it yourself without hiring anybody. then complain cause she has all the hard work done for you already.
it even includes windows. come on, if you don’t like it, don’t buy one.

By: James

James — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:50:50 +0000

I do not think the price is not to far out of line, considering, the Shed has ceramic tile, sliding glass doorwall,
SIPs, and a deck. The deck seems a little high off the ground not to have a railing. Where I live the labor cost for ceramic tile costs about $10.00 per Square foot; Thats $3000.00 just to install the tile. Understand, labor costs are more than half…….more so if the project was stick built.

Best Wishes,
James

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:22:49 +0000

There’s probably $10k of materials in the FishCamp.. $20k for something that’s ready to set up in a day or two? come on.. cheapasses!

If you want something less rustic & don’t want to finish it out yourself, shell out $60k for the Breckenridge faux modernist trailer:
http://www.breckenridgefinerliving.com/us/glassic/interior.php

By: Dave Edwards

Dave Edwards — Fri, 11 May 2007 08:44:52 +0000

Why don’t we have enovative designers like this in Australia?
Cheers Mate

By: Trip

Trip — Mon, 07 May 2007 12:03:49 +0000

Folks, I’m not an architect, or a designer or developer, I am just a fisherman. Recently I bought a 3 acre waterfront lot to build a fishcamp. I think what you are missing is the idea or intention of the design. Its meant to be small and cozy. Just a place to sleep after a long day on the water. Well I think this peice has met i’s intetions. This is just what I wanted to build near my new peir. Its also a staging point before I build my less than 1000 sf bungalow. Kudos on the 60’s style furniture it reminded me of my grandfathers camp from long ago. Still it’s overpriced I hope that the 20k was a typo.

By: uncle wilco

uncle wilco — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:17:06 +0000

I think its great but i’am not a designer just a sheddie.

By: Randi

Randi — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:58:34 +0000

I appreciate the comments by the architects – this is supposed to be a healthy discussion – which means you don’t shout down dissenting voices.

I am looking to build a small structure on some lakefront property I just purchased. Without a bathroom, this one is not for me, but I am going to look at some of her LV designs.

If anyone has any ideas of where else I should look for a more affordable small pre-fab like this, please let me know! But I do appreciate the fact that this little “shed on stilts” is out there! I just wish it were a lot cheaper, like $12k or so.

By: beverly weeks

beverly weeks — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:48:04 +0000

I also love her concepts(more affordable?)The plans that were sent to me were a 100.000. Out of my price range.LV price 33.900?I missed that one.I fell in love with the simplistic home I saw on TV.I think she built it for her parents.I was so excited.I live on the Great Miami River.In the summer the canoes and kayaks color the river like rainbows.I thought it would be the perfect place to show off one of her LV homes.(I bought the old fish camp I am living in for 71.000.(Not exactly a Hyde Park or Park Place address.) Waterfront property (no matter whear it is ,is slowily becomming extinct.)My income last year was 24,000.This place has many problems.But in the summer it is filled with as many as 30 people at a time.The lot is only about100×80.Horseshoes,cornhole and cards in the front yard.Hot tub canoes and Kayaks in the river in the back.(My back door is approximately 30ft. to the river.)Her home would show like a Frank Lloyd Wright here.My house is paid for.Does she do kits that would allow a face lift?(I think that is a great idea!) An affordable package to change the look?Bev

By: Brandy

Brandy — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:01:21 +0000

I love it.
“This “shed” is more than 90% of the human world gets to sleep in…”

I agree.. I have seen and could take you to places in the States that are not this nice, but people live in it cause they have to. I think these are for fun, and becasuse you can. But in the event that you HAVE to, it would be an affordable option. It is modern AND rustic, but if you aren’t going to buy one, then why such the harsh criticism
I can build a shed in a weekend with my own two fingernail painted hands, but if i have the choice of having to figure out the boring stuff myself and putting together an oversized lego-house, then I choose the fun one for sure! They’re nice, and chep. Better than a “tuff-shed” by FAR!

I have been pouring over the LV series for over 2 years now.
With a father that is a contractor, (and a grandfather, uncles, cousins etc…) I can see the pros and cons to all of her designs. But this is cute, affordable, and weatherproof. I would summer in it any time over a high priced hotel…it just needs a bathroom! Any do-it-yourself-er can add that. Ad as a summer campsite or day away, it is definitely and affordable option over a cabin kit or some other over priced pre-fab.

And who can build a cabin in a weekend?
Not me, can you?

I plan not only to buy an LVL when we move to Colorado… But I also plan on putting a Camp in also, as a playouse/guest camp for my kids…. and to use as a place to spend the day in the beautiful outdoors.
I prefer Rocio Romero over most prefab modern archirects.
She is Modern. She offers an Affordable housing option.
And she offers something that most cannot. Time.
And less time building, is more time LIVING.

By: jamie

jamie — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 01:56:50 +0000

This “shed” is more than 90% of the human world gets to sleep in…perhaps we should be considerate of the fact that applications for such architecture goes well beyond our own 2000 sq ft boxed-and-delivered lives.

By: Mason

Mason — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:09:23 +0000

You guys are all pretty harsh. I have seen Romero’s work in person. It’s quality stuff. I suspect that these photos don’t do the site or the building justice. I am seriously considering her LV for some property I have on a lake… this could be a fun bunk house… 20k is a lot of mone to some, and not to others… THe one thing I can say… is that she is DOING it… she’s out there… she’s learning… not every project will be a grand slam.

My dad was a car dealer for 30 years…. he used to say, “There’s an ass for every seat.”
Maybe this one just isn’t your seat!

By: davidvogt

davidvogt — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:36:08 +0000

Your article is very informative and helped me further.

Thanks, David

By: m. burton

m. burton — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 03:11:12 +0000

I’ve designed and built (and subsequently occupied) 3 homes in the Hudson Valley. This structure, with minor modifications, is suitable for perhaps a horse or two as a “run-in shed”, at best.