OOD House and the Northern Lights for WonderInn. Photo: Steffen Fossbakk
Creating homes in nature Great inventions are born from both necessity and vision. For Jaak and Andreas Tiik, the founders of ÖÖD House, their experiences growing up in the wild countryside of Estonia led them to create ÖÖD. By Molly McPharlin
During a weekend hike, the brothers needed someplace for an overnight stay. Instead of the typical hotel experience, they wanted something different and began to imagine a small house, set deep within nature, which would offer seclusion, relaxation, and the chance to experience the environment around them. In 2016, ÖÖD House, their mirrored-house production business, was formed. Today, it is a global company that produces design-focused mirrored homes in some of the most beautiful locations around the world.
they teamed up with Robin Böhringer, now the ÖÖD House chairman, who, as the founder of BBox Capital, brought a wealth of corporate and financial knowledge with him. Today, ÖÖD also benefits from a strong team of individuals highly experienced in the construction industry.
A creative team with the environment at its core The Tiik brothers have backgrounds in construction and marketing. In 2021, 16
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An OOD home in Mexico. Photo: Uh May
Nature is at the heart of ÖÖD construction, affirms Gertrude Ots, the head of marketing for ÖÖD House. “People are looking for unique getaways and privacy. They are not looking to disturb the environment around them,” she says. “The concept of tiny homes that offer the amenities of a 5-start hotel room with a minimal visual footprint on nature is interesting for many. The small area the house uses leads to easier installation even in regions difficult to access.” Quality construction and craftsmanship The most popular construction of ÖÖD House is the ÖÖD Signature House with a size of 21.1 square meters. Its design offers 180-degree panoramic views. “They provide a feeling of being outdoors while comfortably cocooned in bed,” says Ots. The mirror glass surface has a minimal footprint and is extremely photographable. Most clients are landowners who rent cabins to guests as part of their business and are looking to offer a new