01 / FLEX
Designed around practical transport.
A repeatable expandable format for housing, workforce accommodation, tourism and operational buildings.
FLEX 20Approx. 37 m²FLEX 30Approx. 56 m²FLEX 40Approx. 74 m²
Discuss a FLEX project MONTARA Expandable Home Systems · FLEX + RESIDENCE
MONTARA expandable homes for international living, accommodation and development.
Explore two distinct building pathways for international projects. FLEX focuses on practical, transport-efficient expandable formats for housing, accommodation and multi-use buildings. RESIDENCE is intended for projects prioritising residential space planning, comfort and finish. Every building is selected around the actual use, destination and approved production configuration. MONTARA is not currently offered in New Zealand.
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FLEX 20, 30 + 40 pathwaysApprox. 37, 56 + 74 m² FLEX planning areasCompact expandable transport formatsRESIDENCE Compact, Family + Large
FLEX architectural reference image. The final exterior and supplied configuration are confirmed in the project quotation.Guided project start
Find your starting model.
Suggested starting pointRESIDENCE FamilyApprox. 40–42 m² planning reference
Selected by relative residential floor area. Production layouts, finishes and suitability require confirmation.
- Exact layout and dimensions confirmed from current production drawings
- Destination-specific climate, access and local engineering considered
- Apollo supply-only; local installation and approvals arranged separately
Explore the building experienceMore than a footprint.
More than a footprint.
Imagine the living space.
Explore interior design directions for compact living. These scenes are not photographs of delivered MONTARA buildings. Actual layouts, finishes and inclusions are confirmed for the selected model.
Images show proposed interior design directions, not manufacturer photographs or a standard included finish. The accepted quotation and manufacturing drawings confirm the final building specification.
Choose a starting point
One collection. Two distinct approaches.
These are planning ranges, not interchangeable product specifications. Layout and bedroom count are confirmed against the selected production model.
02 / RESIDENCE
Made for residential expectations.
An expandable building pathway for projects where layout, envelope and residential finish take priority.
CompactApprox. 26–28 m²FamilyApprox. 40–42 m²LargeApprox. 66–85 m²
Discuss a RESIDENCE project Understand the supply boundary
Know what you're buying. Know who does what.
Apollo is an international supply-only partner. The included items, available options and locally arranged work must be clear before the order proceeds.
Agreed building supply
- Selected building model and production layout
- Specified factory finishes and fittings
- Product and packing documentation identified in the order
Only items expressly listed in the accepted supply quotation are included.
Project-selected options
- Kitchen, bathroom and interior finish selections
- Windows, doors and service configurations
- Climate, corrosion and off-grid enhancements
Options are not assumed to be standard or available on every model.
Local project responsibilities
- Site access, foundations and anchoring
- Receiving, lifting, deployment and installation
- Local consents, engineering and utility connections
Delivery location and any exceptions are defined in the written quotation.
Built around the project
One building range. Different ways to use it.
Select the application that best matches your plans. Apollo reviews building selection, supply scope and delivery requirements around the actual site and the intended use.
Housing developers and residential buyers
Residential housing
Start with intended occupancy, room arrangement and long-term comfort, then review the chosen model against the destination.
Important planning inputs- Site and local approvals
- Room layout and service positions
- Envelope and finish expectations
Resorts, tourism operators and hospitality projects
Resort accommodation
Coordinate repeatable guest buildings with wet areas, maintenance access, privacy and the logistics of the property.
Important planning inputs- Guest layout and amenity expectations
- Climate and coastal exposure
- Service and maintenance strategy
Employers, infrastructure and remote project teams
Staff accommodation
Plan the right balance of private rooms, shared facilities and delivery access for single or multiple buildings.
Important planning inputs- Occupancy and privacy needs
- Site services and shared amenities
- Access and phased delivery
Project teams and institutional buyers
Community buildings
Explore practical layouts for operational facilities, teaching spaces and community support buildings.
Important planning inputs- Specific use and accessibility
- Services and local approvals
- Operating environment and maintenance
How the project works
Clearly coordinated supply. Local project delivery.
Understanding these responsibilities early is just as important as selecting the building model.
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Agree the building package
Apollo confirms the selected building, included options, supplier documentation and delivery scope in writing.
02
Plan international delivery
Confirm destination, freight and receiving arrangements, access limitations, unloading and site logistics.
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Arrange the local works
Your local team handles approvals, engineering, foundations, installation and service connections unless specifically included in the agreed quotation.
MONTARA is offered for international projects outside New Zealand. These are project-planning pathways, not completed project examples or assurances of approval for a particular destination.
Direct project answers
What buyers and project teams need to know about Montara Expandable Building Systems.
What is Montara Expandable Building Systems?
MONTARA expandable-home pathways are split between FLEX 20 / 30 / 40 for transport-efficient mainstream projects and RESIDENCE for higher-performance…
What projects are suitable for expandable modular buildings?
Typical project pathways include residential projects, commercial projects, hospitality projects, and international projects. Final suitability depends on the exact configuration, site conditions, operating requirements and destination.
What information is needed to specify expandable modular buildings?
Before specification or quotation, the project review should confirm: Verified product specifications or documented product facts; Clear applications, limitations and configuration boundaries; Project inputs required for manual quotation or technical review; Apollo supply-only scope and purchaser/local-project responsibilities. Claims are kept tied to the exact proposed system rather than transferred from a related product or reference configuration.
Can Apollo NZ Global supply expandable modular buildings internationally?
Apollo can supply suitable projects internationally where the product and destination pathway are current. Send the project location, intended use, dimensions or quantities, timing, relevant drawings or photographs, and any known performance, compliance or environmental requirements for review.
Choose the MONTARA pathway first
FLEX and RESIDENCE serve different project requirements.
Transport-efficient expandable homesStart a FLEX project brief
MONTARA FLEX
FLEX is the mainstream MONTARA platform for projects that prioritise transport efficiency, repeatable 20FT / 30FT / 40FT formats, configurable internal planning and faster deployment.
Best fitCompact and family housingStaff and workforce accommodationTourism cabins and resort support buildingsOffices, classrooms and project facilities
Project prioritiesEfficient folded transport formRepeatable standard size pathwaysAdaptable room and wet-area planningStraightforward project logistics
FLEX 20
Approx. 37 m²Compact mainstream pathway. Final bedroom count, weight, insulation, finishes and services are confirmed at project review.
FLEX 30
Approx. 56 m²Mid-size family and multi-room pathway. Final layout and exact production specification remain configuration-specific.
FLEX 40
Approx. 74 m²Largest standard FLEX envelope. Early road, turning and crane review is particularly important.
Product details
Two MONTARA pathways, selected around the project rather than one generic expandable house.
The areas and transport dimensions below are preliminary planning references for the current platforms, not dimensions of an approved building delivered to a specific site. The selected layout, inclusions, engineering, services and required documents are confirmed in the project quotation and approved production drawings.
01MONTARA FLEX 20
Approx. 37 m²Current transport reference approx. 5850 × 2250 mm folded footprint, with published 2530 mm and 2900 mm external-height pathways. Intended as the compact mainstream MONTARA format.
02MONTARA FLEX 30
Approx. 56 m²Current transport reference approx. 9000 × 2250 mm folded footprint, with published 2530 mm and 2900 mm external-height pathways. Suits larger family, staff, tourism and multi-room project briefs.
03MONTARA FLEX 40
Approx. 74 m²Current transport reference approx. 11800 × 2250 mm folded footprint, with published 2530 mm and 2900 mm external-height pathways. The largest standard FLEX planning envelope.
04FLEX planning role
Transport-efficient expandable housingFLEX is the core MONTARA pathway for repeatable 20FT, 30FT and 40FT projects where transport efficiency, adaptable layouts and faster deployment are priorities.
05RESIDENCE Compact reference
Approx. 26–28 m²One-bedroom planning route. Final gross and usable floor areas, ceiling height and room arrangement follow the approved model drawings.
06RESIDENCE Family reference
Approx. 40–42 m²Two-bedroom planning route with alternative internal arrangements. Exact room positions, glazing and wet areas are confirmed for the chosen design.
07RESIDENCE Large reference
Approx. 66–85 m²Larger-home planning route, including alternative single-building and joined-module arrangements where confirmed for production.
08RESIDENCE building envelope
Configuration-specificWall, roof and floor construction, glazing and thermal performance are selected and documented against the exact model and project destination. No catalogue figure is a blanket building compliance claim.
09RESIDENCE combined-module option
Approx. 66 m² planning referenceThis is a proposed joined-module layout pathway. Availability and any final combined production design are confirmed directly for the project.
10Layouts + interiors
Project-selected, not fixedBedroom count, kitchen and bathroom arrangement, storage, glazing, exterior treatment and service positions are selected from confirmed production layouts or developed within the structural and services limits of the chosen platform.
11International project review
Destination-specificWind, seismic, snow, corrosion, thermal performance, foundations, anchoring, fire, electrical, plumbing, access, lifting and statutory requirements are checked against the actual project location.
12Supply model
Apollo NZ Global supply-onlyLocal foundations, unloading, lifting, installation labour, utility connections, local engineering and statutory approvals remain outside the standard supply scope unless specifically included in the quotation.
MONTARA is an international supply-only range and is not currently offered in New Zealand. Areas and dimensions are preliminary planning references. Exact inclusions, dimensions, performance, warranty and installation documentation depend on the selected configuration, approved manufacturing drawings, signed quotation and destination requirements. Local building approval and installation are arranged by the project team.
Plan · specify · compare
Technical and project pathways for Montara Expandable Building Systems.
This owner page is supported by application, technical and project-planning pathways rather than duplicate keyword pages. Use them to confirm suitability, specification inputs and the information needed before quotation.
01Applications
residential projects · commercial projects · hospitality projects · international projectsFinal suitability depends on the selected system, destination, site conditions and project responsibilities.
02Specification evidence
Verified product specifications or documented product facts · Clear applications, limitations and configuration boundaries · Project inputs required for manual quotation or technical reviewUse verified product and project evidence for final specification rather than generic claims.
03Parent category
kitsetsOpen pathway
04Technical / planning guide
expandable building project planningOpen pathway
05Project planning tool
global project builderOpen pathway
06Project readiness
remote project readinessOpen pathway
07Technical resources
technical resourcesOpen pathway
08Related project pathway
contactOpen pathway
Your project, clearly defined
From the first layout to a documented supply package.
These are the decisions Apollo coordinates with your project team for the selected FLEX or RESIDENCE configuration, before an order is accepted for manufacture.
Where a performance figure, certificate or warranty is configuration-specific, the exact supporting document takes priority over generic website wording.
MONTARA RESIDENCE
A residential-focused building pathway, not simply another finish on FLEX.
RESIDENCE has distinct Compact, Family and Large layout pathways. Each building is selected around the site, expected occupancy and desired finish; the manufacturer’s verified specification and local engineering requirements determine the supplied configuration.
Applications + project fit
Choose FLEX or RESIDENCE around the project outcome first.
FLEX for the mainstream expandable range
Use FLEX where the project needs a transport-efficient 20FT, 30FT or 40FT expandable building with adaptable internal planning and a straightforward deployment pathway.
RESIDENCE for residential-focused housing
Use RESIDENCE when the project places greater emphasis on room planning, interior comfort, glazing options and architectural finishes, with performance established through configuration-specific evidence.
No generic compliance assumptions
A certificate, wind figure or material description only applies where it is supported for the exact configuration. The final project pack controls the claim used for the destination.
Layouts follow structure + services
Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and storage can be configured only within the structural, folding, drainage and services logic of the selected platform.
Coastal + island projects need a separate review
Salt, humidity, UV, heavy rain and high wind increase the importance of coatings, drainage, seals, fixings, anchoring and maintenance planning.
Delivery geometry matters
FLEX keeps transport width compact, but 30FT and 40FT models still need early review of road access, gates, turning space, bridge limits, crane position and final building orientation.
Wet areas drive factory coordination
Kitchen, bathroom and laundry positions affect plumbing, electrical work, ventilation and final local connections. Freeze these areas before manufacturing drawings are approved.
Remote + off-grid pathways
Solar, batteries, water storage, rainwater, wastewater, communications and maintenance access can be coordinated around the selected building, subject to the project brief and local requirements.
Foundations remain site-specific
Support points, anchoring, uplift, drainage and ground conditions need to be resolved for the actual site rather than copied from a generic foundation diagram.
Supply-only international model
Apollo supplies the agreed MONTARA building package and supporting project documentation. Local installation, services and approvals remain clearly separated unless specifically quoted.
Applications
HomesGuest accommodationStaff housingTourism cabinsResort accommodationDevelopment housingOfficesProject campsClassroomsTraining facilitiesClinicsCommunity facilitiesRemote infrastructure support
Connected project pathway
Everything you need to take the next project step.
Product rangeMONTARA Expandable Building Systems
MONTARA FLEX 20, 30 and 40 transport-efficient expandable homes plus the higher-performance MONTARA RESIDENCE pathway for housing, accommodation, tourism and development projects.
Open pathway Planning guidesExpandable Building Project PlanningPlan intended use, foundations, services, climate, delivery, local responsibilities and staged growth before the building configuration is frozen.
Open pathway Global planningGlobal Project BuilderCapture destination, use, exposure, access, services and freight requirements in one project brief.
Open pathway TechnicalTechnical & Specifier CentreUse current product information, technical documentation and professional project resources.
Open pathway Project briefMONTARA Project BriefChoose FLEX or RESIDENCE and compile use, destination, site, climate, services, delivery and local project responsibilities for Apollo review.
Open pathwayRelated pathwayRemote Project Readiness
Regional project pathwayMONTARA Expandable Building Systems for Pacific Island projects
Review this system against the actual island, coastal exposure, wind or cyclone criteria, freight route and local project responsibilities before the final configuration is selected.
Technical informationNeed a datasheet, drawing, test report or tender submittal?
Request technical information Share your destination, proposed model and project requirements. Apollo will confirm which configuration-specific technical information can accompany your supply quotation.
Relevant project sectors
See this system in the buying context that matches the project.
Tourism & GlampingGlamping, holiday parks, tourism accommodation and destination amenity.
Relevant to resorts and accommodation project pathways in the live catalogue.
Open sector pathway Remote & Island ProjectsRemote, island and difficult-destination supply, freight, receiving and maintenance planning.Relevant expandable modular buildings pathway within this sector's preferred Apollo divisions.
Open sector pathwayMarket Decision Centre
See where this system sits inside real destination decisions.
These guides connect the product to a specific market, project type and competing system pathway so buyers can narrow the brief before requesting pricing.Market supply
Explore availability by market.
Open the relevant market page for regional product information, project examples and supply enquiries.
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Priority country projects
Open the country-specific project pathway.
These pages target the actual destination, buyer type, climate, freight and project-brief questions behind commercial searches for this system.
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