Okay, so this one is actually made by a friend of mine. Probably most of this wont even actually make it onto the show. I am trying to practice Hooponopono on him (an ancient Hawaiian healing technique of reconciliation and forgiveness) where it teaches that we are all connected. They run a few ideas by me in terms of color and style I choose a couple I like and the rest will be a surprise! Getting some light purple for the trailer and a grey for the main house.Bought builders insurance $525 for a $100,000 house. I am lucky to have my brother, Z Niederman, who has really made this house possible. We need to decide which side of the house to put it on. Head back to Fayetteville. Asha Mevlana (born Asha Mevlana Clayton-Niederman) is an American violinist and travel presenter. Doesnt seem too bad and Z definitely thought it was a necessity. Asha's porch has enough room for performers to fill the street. Mike shows me the outdoor furniture they have made me and I am in love. I go over my favorite pieces with Leslie, the owner of Howse. So when you watch the show in March of next year when it airs, you will be able to see a lot of his footage. Also a sheet metal worker can make J-channels in 30 minutes. The original tiny house was designed by Brian Crabb at VIVA Collectiv and photography credits go to Don Shreve. During our initial phone call he asks what I want in my house (I need stairs, normal bathroom size), what does it need overall to make me happy (lots of light! I look up lift gate. The wood is apparently so heavy that they need either a truck with a lift gate or a forklift to get it off truck. I worry about this being a waste of money. Tiles are ordered. Later in the day, John brings us to the house for a challenge. He has brought the local African drum group/dancers over to the house. I work with Zack on a project he has found a bicycle in a dumpster and we sever, weld and piece together a bicycle crank that will lower and raise a pots and pans holder in the kitchen. He is a total angel and Im not sure how this would have happened without him. Building can commence. Z and I head to Hot Springs to Ginas house for the weekend. Zach's project --rotate the wheel and it lowers the pots and pans rack, Zach's project - editing desk, coffee table. And in a tiny house where space is a huge commodity, the less space the insulation takes up, the better. However, this is a house I want to live in long term and hopefully have a family in, not just a place to visit on weekends. Look at each other, smile, laugh, now look at the camera. Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. (For more pics of the house scroll to the bottom of this page.). More like a tiny house mansion complex. Between tours I come back here and this is my home now. I have never welded before and I look like a fireman in my gear. Apparently windows are some of the things that take the longest and need to be pre-ordered so we are lucky they are able to do them in this short time frame. I've started a concert series where local musicians or musicians coming through town play concerts on my deck. Asha Mevlana is an electric violinist with the Trans Siberian Orchestra who is used to life on tour but wanted a solid place to call home. It is endless. I am not sure what that means, so I look it up and find this video online. In an episode that aired on March 4 th, 2017, titled "400 Sq. Blackout shades are ordered from blinds.com! He is familiar with permits and housing regulations in the area, so he would be a key player in helping this project move forward. But someone reminds me that while 400 sq ft plus 160 is a lot for a tiny house, in reality it is quite small. Tiny House Nation participant, Asha Mevlana details her involvement with the show in her blog. Tracked it and it is in Little Rock not being sent because it needs a sign off on a lift gate since it is heavy and in a residential neighborhood. Unfortunately the installers are not available. You have to try one! And sometimes we'll have music come out of the speakers. Part of the house is built on a trailer, which can be easily taken on the road. The tiny house was featured in an episode of the TV show on March 4, 2017. Kori, the story producer from the network, has arrived and we go to Crystal Bridges to go over the schedule for next week. Asha Mevlana likes to make noise. 3D Printed Pink Violin (hanging in trailer): Hovalin 3d Printed Violin is a project by my friends Matt and Kaitlyn Hova. [24], "Snow inside, striking lights, theatrical prog rock Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Pinnacle Bank Arena", "Too Young for This: Facing Cancer Under 40", "How the Darkest Moment can Lead to Life's Greatest Success", "ARIA Charts: Weekly ARIA Chartifacts - ARIA Chartifacts 22-February-2010", "Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays Birmingham, unwraps 'Lost Christmas Eve' with a flourish", "Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Live in der Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart", "Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Bollywood mtallique Forest National", "Adventure Film Festival features Boulder filmmakers, athletes", "Meet Ten People Who've Won Those Dream Travel Job Competitions", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Asha_Mevlana&oldid=1151287554, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 02:42. This is all over my head and it makes me really happy that I am not a contractor. Today we meet John on set at the building site. Why not use these 3D printers to 3D print a school's music program? Ft. Amplified Tiny House: With Zack Giffin, Asha Mevlana, John Weisbarth. The middle flies by. This mean the system will have a final cost of $9,800. In every single way. Way higher than the shipping container! Why do we want to go tiny? Amplified Tiny House (18 Photos) - Dwell It truly is putting a frame around the deck. The vets all say that this company is their family. Z finds another one and he will do it be there tomorrow. In order to get a price, the company needs to check out the land and where the house will be placed on land due to sun exposure as well as the direction it faces. They allot a tiny place in the corner for me to a permanent mark in the cement. They cant find any of my things shipped from NYC which were expedited to make sure they arrive in time for the show. The mayor now knows about it as well and may even have a cameo during the show. I remind them of my conversation on Friday. Brian is the genius behind the design of the houses on the TV Show, Tiny House Nation. "Coming from NYC, I was used to living in a small space, and what I love about this house is that it has everything I actually need," Mevlana tells CountryLiving.com. Forgot/ didnt know to ask them about sending matching screws, J-channels that match color, and cutting pieces in the correct size to match windows. Then Zack and John leave for their next project and Zack does a cartwheel off porch. They have relocated to Fayetteville from Little Rock for the duration of this project and have built it from bottom to top with some help from locals. They design pieces for houses, companies, churches, bars, you name it. I see where the doors go, the windows, the color and style. One of the things I love about this porch is. They are requiring me to build something on my private property for public use. For more of his work, you can check out his website: Not only is he amazing at what he does, but he has kept me calm during this very stressful process. Becky from Citiscapes Magazine comes by the tiny house to do an interview for her magazine. Screws will have to be painted the correct color. To make it a community piece. And potentially even drive to tiny house get togethers. Industrial Exterior. to be part of the Fayetteville community. From calming me down to helping me choose a tile that would go well with the color scheme, Nic was a lifesaver! [2] [3] [4] She is known for playing an electric 7-string viper violin and for performing with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. [15] In 2009 the band's first single, The Last Song, was named the Daily Telegraph's 'single of the week' and was aired on national radio in Australia. This is an exercise in letting go of attachment. [23], Her "Amplified Tiny House" was featured on Tiny House Nation on March 4, 2017 on FYI Network. I meet Calvin, Brian Crabb, Gavin, the DP. But they are not. and as you can see, it's on wheels right here. The furniture is gorgeous and I cant wait to see what it looks like in my new home. So one of the things people always comment on, You know, in tiny houses, you do need storage. The crew begins building the trailer. The Amplified Tiny House was featured on Season 4, Episode 9 ofTiny House Nationand was a collaborative build between the THN team and Vickery Construction. . They love the unique features bike crank, coffee table, massive garage doors, huge porch, functioning amp. Normally this wouldnt be such an issue, except that when my brother turns it in at the office, it is extremely busy. I know nothing about house type things. Abaco has not arrived. The house was created recently as part of the FYI network show, Tiny House Nation, and the episode featuring it aired earlier this week. But I am told that for tiny houses a mini split a/c unit chills a tiny house really well. What will I do with it in another month? Her blog begins mid-July. actually feels bigger than my apartment in New York City. They are like my babies. I will need to pay for the energy modeling for the house. This Unique Tiny House Feels Like a Spacious Full-Size Home - Teeny Abode More on how this house will be a tool to improve our relationship an our concerns in living tiny. Today we visit Fayetteville, Arkansas to tour a tiny house capable of booming sound. The elbow-shaped front porch is in front of a massive amplifier that inhabits the front of the famous tiny house giving people an environment that is perfect for performances. As a result of this experience, Z and Stefan now formed a company that builds tiny houses on trailers in Fayetteville. I draw the state of Arkansas and write A+R in the center. My brother turns in the revised permit. Totally overwhelming. But compared to other houses for $80,000, in the area which would be complete teardowns and without all of the things I wanted, this price is actually a deal. We havent thought of this. This is way over my head, so I send it along to Stefan to fill out. The tracking number is incorrect and they have no idea where it is. The price comes back at $14,000! This is an extra cost but a necessity. So while it is expensive in the beginning, it saves money longer term. They have moved the music/amp music trailer into place and it does not look like a tiny house. When Asha Mevlana isn't on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, she hosts neighborhood concerts from. We spread out in the living room and kitchen while Ryan tries to edit upstairs. --We used alternating treads as stairs because of city rules no stairs allowed in tiny houses! When they come back from serving the country, they feel lost. I decide against it. Asha Mevlana likes to make noise. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying . I want to get my house LEED certified meaning it is resource efficient, uses less water and energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, while saving money. 'cause I was like this is a longer-term house. I was so excited to find this furniture store and meet Leslie. But that doesnt mean there werent hiccups. SKOKIE, ILRock violinist Asha Mevlana, most known for performances with Trans Siberian Orchestra's West Coast tour, was thrilled to have her tiny home selected as the #1 home on Dwell's list of Top 20 homes of 2017. One of my favorite parts about having this house. I love living here!!! Sound comes out of the huge amp. Part of me feels like I am cheating, since most of the houses I see on the show are less than 300 sq ft. Sometimes I'll have friends over, we'll have jam sessions. I realize I have become attached to the number 612. There are at least 40 people at any given time working on the house from the TV crew, to Stefans builders to installers. Bonus features include hidden clothes storage and a roof deck. Stefan has driven to Arkansas to begin building tomorrow. Courtesy of Asha Mevlana But it couldn't be just any tiny house. I have never wanted to invite people over before because I have never felt proud of where I lived and I have never actually fully moved in somewhere. I can plug a guitar, electric violin or any instrument into the amp and it will play! My brother-in-law, Stefan, who has a construction company in Little Rock (vickeryconstruction.com) was on board to help build the house with his team along with Zack, one of the hosts of Tiny House Nation. Pure astonishment and what has been done. The kids love the house to them it is like a fort and Edmond wants to have his birthday party here. The exterior blends Brazilian Abaco hardwood and black corrugated metal siding, giving it a sleek, modern finish. ft. foundation home and 160 sq. Its now time to pick out materials for the deck. and a lot of counter space, which I love. You can check out more of his work at www.stage32.com. South Fayetteville home featured on 'Tiny House Nation' Filming begins Saturday. Z thinks I should turn this into storage/vegan food truck/ art gallery for local artists once the building is complete. I say this is impossible and I need it tomorrow or they will not be able to get the house done in time. Asha Mevlana - Wikipedia [21] She was also featured in the Travel Channel pilots Lost Weekend[22] and Destination Showdown as well as the Travel Presenter for Viator.com's web series. I play a distorted version of the Star Spangled Banner for the guys and we do a bit of head banging. Electrician is supposed to come today but he left a message last night that he is in the emergency room. I give approval for a truck with a liftgate. Inside the tiny house is a large kitchen with white shaker style cabinets, black silestone counters, farmhouse sink, four burner range, white subway tile backsplash, and a dishwasher. See the Arkansas Home of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Asha Mevlana - Houzz Even though it is small, it has big windows, garage doors and high ceilings to make it feel more spacious. Abaco wood finally arrives. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. The loft looks teeny and the there is not much headroom. Below is a list of vendors and people that helped make this possible! It is absolutely perfect. The studio is sound proof, has outdoor waterproof speakers, and was built to look like a giant amp! Mevlana was presented with the Gilda Radner Award by The Wellness Community in 2004.[9]. Why have we never lived together? Abaco will not work for bathroom shower floor because there are no holes for water to go thru. And of course the entire production crew who we became friends with during our shoot. It's obvious she's an accomplished violinist, but the level of showmanship and sheer physical activity. And it will lead nowhere since the rest of the street hasnt been built up yet. The other guys have stopped showing up anyway, so I am happy not to be be paying people for not working. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. I am nervous, anxious, excited. They are hoping to feature the house in the Feb/March Home issue (around the time of the show airing). Where would the driveway be? It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. That is one of my requirements. Couple Says Builder Stole Their Tiny House After Appearing on - Insider I am always on the go, living out of suitcase. I call the network to ask if we can do a field trip here because people need to see this place and be aware of what they are doing. Today is Saturday and the crew heads back home to Little Rock to see their families. My vision is to have concerts, jam sessions, drum circles and other entertainment on this deck, bringing locals in the area together and help build a community in this up and coming area. Olivia Trimble is an incredible local artist and paints custom outdoor signs around Fayetteville. She enlisted the help of designer Brian Crabb, her brother, Z, a contractor and the owner of eco-friendly housing company 3Volve, her brother-in-law, Stefan, who owns Vickery Construction in Little Rock, and Zack Giffin, host of Tiny House Nation. They get B roll of us playing with my nephews Edmond and Clayton on the trampoline, slackline and playing baseball. I ask Crabby if that is the permanent color. You Won't Believe the Before of this Farmhouse! They are all excited to look around and are continually blown awayby the design, the openness and beauty of it. Stefan and his crew also take a break before all the filming begins next week. I didnt realize how tall it would be. Follow Tiny Living on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram to get our latest tiny house updates! This Rockin' Tiny Home Doubles as a Mobile Amp - Zillow And it is put together with hooks. There is a place in Fayetteville that sells them and I get a used one from Cosco for $2200. One of the things that you'll see in a lot of tiny houses. Tiny Home, Amp-le Room by Arkansas Life | July 24, 2017 at 6:00 a.m. . Edmond is excited to be on TV. The inside is insulated with recycled denim. Having two separate structures makes it feel so much bigger.". We are in Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is a college town. While in New York and undergoing chemotherapy, Mevlana began performing with the alternative string quartet Invert, with whom she released two albums. SKOKIE, IL AZEK Building Products has once again been featured on FYI's hit series "Tiny House Nation.". http://azek.com/products/decking?gclid=COKOu9jN1c4CFZRahgodsr0KdA. Spray foam is much quicker to put in and much less messy. We hang out at the build site but only see the back of the house. Tiny House Nation proves size doesn't matter, it's creative that counts! Photos by Erik Hecht. We will have weekly recorded concerts for Youtube to feature local musicians. I meet a bunch of the crew and it is like I have known them forever. I hope I love it. Delicious, comfort food that is made with love. We only have to go through all of this because of the solid foundation! In the morning Gustavo and his crew put down a driveway which is required by the city. Since my brother is local, I fill out the paperwork, send it to him and he takes it in to the office in person. The huge composite deck creates the perfect performance space for Asha and local bands in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Asha Mevlana, a musician with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, lives in this 400 square foot tiny home in South Fayetteville. It has arrived in Little Rock on Wednesday but hasnt been delivered because it needed approval for a liftgate. DECISION: While it wont be LEED certified, I will do as many things as possible that can make it more efficient. I want something kind of musical and how about a big amp? He found something perfect that was in stock and that would match what we already have. [17][18][19][20], Melvana has also worked as a director and her debut documentary short Driven was released in 2011. Asha Mevlana is an American violinist and travel presenter. But as I sit in my living room during the day, and I see people walk by or stop their cars to look, I invite them in. He is not sure but calls me back a couple hours later saying we are good on the mattress. QUESTION: What are J-Channels? Build the other structure on a 8x20 trailer so it is movable. Tiny House Nation takes renovation experts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin across America to help design and construct tiny dream homes in spaces under 500 square feet. Every time I go over to the house they are sitting around next to their trucks. I cant believe it is mine. She's an electric violinist who tours with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rock band every year, and who has performed with Roger Daltrey of The Who, Alanis Morissette and other top musicians. I head to Ecovet at 9am to check out the showroom. I have no idea what this means, other than I see a drawing of the plot of land with marks and lines cutting the property into different section. [5][6] She has released two albums with the string quartet Invert and one with the Australian rock band Porcelain. I need to fill out a Homeowner Affadavit and submit the permit. And even if you dont know the person, you start saying, I love you, Im sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you to them. Arkansas Houzz Tour: A Violinist's Rocking Tiny House I might be paying him to be my property manager. They promise it will be delivered Monday. She also has another location where she serves unique sno-cone flavors (also insanely good! Fayetteville Home Featured on Tiny House Nation How will that work? And it is just that. I rethink many of the designs. The network and everyone else loves it. The show designers are working together to pick out items that might work best. And most importantly, it looks like an amplifierbecause it is one. He thinks he can help. We are working together on a daily basis. It is still in Little Rock. This is my super blinged-out violin right here. is that you have to really make use of space. Watch and learn about the ins and outs of this peculiar property on todays episode of Unique Spaces. Also we may need a 30 CFM (cubic feet per minute) vent as bathroom fan that is on a timer, so there will be continuous fresh air coming in. From running around getting permits to figuring out coding for a tiny house, he has been the point person for EVERYTHING on this project and I am beyond grateful to him. This Musician's Tiny House is the Most Amazing Home You'll Ever See Asha Mevlana likes to make noise. Will it get jammed when raised? We walk inside. I need a portapotty for the workers. This Musician's Tiny House is the Most Amazing Home You'll Ever See Mevlana is a world-renowned violinist who has played sold-out shows all around the United States with the Trans Siberian Orchestra. When Asha Mevlana isnt on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, she hosts neighborhood concerts from her compact custom home. Zack explains that due to city codes and tiny houses, stairs are not allowed. It will stay nice looking forever. It looks like its coming together nicely. Mevlana is the lead violinist for the group, and, in these videos, she is in her element. I think I have about 12 instruments in here. For more information about the Amplified Tiny House, you can visit Asha Mevlanas website. The original address of my house is 612. It's been a house that I have been able to grow into. He also made a chest that opens to reveal an editing studio with dual monitors. So now the question is what kinds of material to use? My brother says I dont have nearly enough time to do this. And its probably a good thing because I would have been way too overwhelmed. I check on the window blinds which have not arrived. Additionally, there were likely to be hiccups since this was the first tiny house built in the city. Asha Mevlana and Ryan Van Duzer submitted their home to Dwell and the rest is history. Ecovet is an incredible company that employs vets and build furniture with reclaimed wood from old trailers. And as you can see, this is a gigantic amplifier. This Super Cool Tiny House in Arkansas Is Actually a Working Amp This makes me feel a bit better. Allegra, the show designer, will come by and choose the final pieces when she arrives in town on Monday. Mevlana attended the New England Conservatory Preparatory Division and went on to graduate from Wellesley College with a degree in viola performance. They use a laser level to measure the elevation difference between the street and the lot so we know how deep to dig the trench. Order has been misplaced and they will overnight to us to arrive by tomorrow. I ask if they can fit it over the ledge of the loft on the living room side. My first Halloween at the Amplified tiny house! Not enough room. Finally I hear back from a sheet metal guy. Related: This School Bus Is a Tiny Home to a Family of 6! It has such wonderful energy and I am so excited to be part of this community. While most tiny houses are built on trailers, Mevlana's sits on a concrete foundation and is 10 feet wide rather . This tiny house is a .css-1e1wdvt{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#0A5C80;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-1e1wdvt:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:#0A5C80;}country music lover's dream! This feels more permanent. AZEK Decking on Dwell Top 20 Homes List | TimberTech Truly. I go through the paint swabs in the stack and we decide to give a pop of color to the house it will be TEAL! Question of the Day: Where to put the driveway. Met so many neighbors through this process who walk by and want to see inside. I interview 3 vets and Mike, the owner. Famous Fayetteville "amp" house is now on Airbnb - Axios 8 Homes Under 500 Square Feet That Pack In Style and Function - Houzz It is EXPENSIVE. Met musicians, the house has such great energy and I think its because so much love went into making this house. It was all over the place, she says. We shut down the street, we have block parties. Life Coaching, empowering clients - Asha Mevlana I cant believe the day has arrived. Our website, archdigest.com, offers constant original coverage of the interior design and architecture worlds, new shops and products, travel destinations, art and cultural events, celebrity style, and high-end real estate as well as access to print features and images from the AD archives. . Asha Mevlana's Musician's Incredible Tiny House With Mobile - Alino Appearance aside, there actually is a bank of weatherproof marine speakers built into the exterior of this 120-square-foot shed. Second of all, that is usually the city responsibility. This will be the last time we see the house until reveal day on Thursday. 1 I decide on a bright teal door for some color. I live in New York City, but have been visiting my brother, Z, his wife Gina and my two nephews Edmond and Clayton in Fayetteville a couple times a year. Originally from Arkansas, she returned here after college. Ecovet furniture is a unique company that I have had the incredible privilege of working with. Cinder blocks are getting put in over the foundation for the main house. I jam with them on a couple songs. We drive around with John in the truck once again. Hopefully it will raise awareness of music in Fayetteville and potentially we can make it a new music destination like Austin or Nashville. A guy from the city who is responsible for sidewalks just let us know that I will need to put in 140 feet of sidewalk. A pic of me and Brian Crabb aka Crabby.. One of Zack Giffins surprises was building a pot rack with a gear system made from bicycle parts, which raises and lowers the rack. Im sure I will. In the kitchen hangs a recycled bicycle wheel that, when turned, lowers the rack for pots and pans to an accessible level. It is perfect. It belongs to Trans-Siberian Orchestra violin player Asha Mevlana and adventure journalist Ryan Van Duzer, who both recently moved to town to be close to Asha's family. The garage door to the house makes it seem so open. The wood of the holder above is from Ecovet. Ecovet furniture is set up on the huge deck and makes it look so inviting. If it is gone for good, then I have to be ok with that. Violins are usually 4 strings but Mark has created a 6 and 7-string one as well, with FRETS! The cinder blocks are done and the flooring is being built on top. He says Lowes can color match the J channels if you bring in a sample. They will not finish this for the show. My friend told me that the beginning and ending of projects are always the hardest. Finally headed to Arkansas to get ready for filming next week. --Zack, the host, found a broken bike in the dumpster and used the spokes/gears to create a pulley system for pots and pans in the kitchen to raise it up and down. Asha Mevlana (born Asha Mevlana Clayton-Niederman) is an American violinist and travel presenter.