Cozy and Affordable Modular Sea Can Home, Alberta, Canada








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BuilderBlocks Container Structures
ContainersSix 40 ft
LocationAlberta, Canada
Year2018





A first for Bow Valley housing is being regarded as an affordable option within pricey mountain communities.

As six sea can containers were lowered onto screw piles and locked into place this past February on a lot in Exshaw, there was curiosity as to what was springing up in the Municipal District of Bighorn hamlet

The modular home, after all, is the first of its kind in the Bow Valley.

A single sea can, or shipping container, is a closed cell, high cube, steel structure of eight by 40 feet (320 square feet) that can carry up to 47,000 pounds.

Sea cans are one of the pieces in a building phase that could potentially lead to providing an affordable housing option in the Bow Valley, said Chuck Lemieux, owner and president of Blocks Container Structures, which put the modular house together.

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4 Person Outdoor Sauna + Cold Plunge + Hot Tub + Swimming Pool in 20 ft Shipping Container





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Experience ultimate relaxation and recovery in our Sauna and Cold Plunge/Hot Tub/Pool uniquely built in a 20ft shipping container.

The sauna is a haven for up to four adults, crafted with cedar tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings, a stone-style tiled floor, and an electric heater.

With a versatile three-in-one design, easily convert the 7 ft x 10 ft pool into an invigorating cold plunge, a tranquil hot tub, or a refreshing swimming pool.

Perfect for a residential backyard or commercial locations like wellness centers, gyms, or, hotels, this build is a user-friendly, plug-and-play experience that provides unparalleled rejuvenation.

Yarrabee - Beautiful 150 m² Shipping Container Home, Tasmania, Australia





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ProjectYarrabee
ManufacturerTassie Containers
Containers5
Area150 m² (1,600 ft²)
Bedrooms3
Year2023
Budget$230,000
Price$1,350,000
LocationTasmania, Australia




A pair of newlyweds are embracing an unconventional approach to home ownership by building their dream house out of shipping containers amid sky-high building costs and a challenging real estate market.

The Flowerpot couple tied the knot in November 2022 and wanted to see how far they could get building a home with a small budget and a bit of DIY.

They hope to inspire other young Tasmanians trying to break into the housing market.

“This was a good opportunity for us to have a beautiful home, in the location we want without the massive expenses that come with a traditional build,” owner Kiara Rolf said, “It’s been a pretty awesome journey and adventure to go on with your partner.”

2,880 sqft Stunning, Luxurious and Energy-Efficient Shipping Container Home, St. Louis, Missouri





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ProjectThe Container House
Containers9
Area2,880 sqft
Bedrooms3
Year2018
Price$435,000
LocationSt. Louis, Missouri




A stunning, luxurious and energy-efficient shipping container home, located on a premier corner lot in the heart of Old North St. Louis! Within sight of Downtown and convenient to the new NGA campus, this home delivers luxury and livability. Known locally as 'The Container House', this 3-story home built from 9 former shipping containers boasts dramatic open spaces and innovative details. The main floor features a sought-after open plan for easy entertaining! Upstairs, the primary suite is an airy retreat, featuring walk-in closets, a large dressing area, a spa-like shower w/skylight and a private covered deck with an Arch view! The top floor hosts two more BRs and lots and lots of flexible space - art gallery. As if all that weren't enough, the expansive yard is a beautifully curated garden of native species, complete with a serene walking path. Signature murals on both sides provide the finishing touches to this urban oasis!

Outdoor Area with Gourmet Space Installed Inside a Shipping Container, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil





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In Lana Rocha's project, the outdoor area has a gourmet space installed inside a shipping container, facing the house's pool



Located in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, this two-story house was designed from scratch, in steel frame, by civil engineer Vinícios Motta and his wife Lara Rocha - a former lawyer, about to graduate in architecture. It was up to designer Lana Rocha, who is the owner's mother, to conceive the entire interior design, in a contemporary style.

Charming One-Bedroom Shipping Container House for £65,000 Has a Waiting List in London, England and Final Cost Can Be a Burden on the Wallet

Sale has a catch: buyers must secure their own land to accommodate the containers





A charming one-bedroom shipping container house for £65,000 has attracted buyers in London, England, to the point that a waiting list with 500 names has formed. The attractive price for the London real estate market justifies it. But there is a catch. This is the cost of a shipping container house. Anyone who buys one of them needs to have land to be able to live in it. So, depending on where the owner wants to live, the final cost of this venture could be a burden on the wallet.



The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village (HSCFV) - Shipping Container Housing Complex for Homeless, Los Angeles, California

Homelessness in L.A. and across the U.S. is not a new problem, but its depth and complexity increases almost every year. In 2020, more than 66,000 people were experiencing homelessness — a sharp 12.7% increase from 2019 — according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.





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ProjectThe Hilda L. Solis Care First Village
ContractorBernards
BuilderMobile Modular (formerly Vesta Modular)
ManufacturerCrate Modular
ArchitectNAC Architecture
Containers66 x 40'HC
Total Area60,000 sqft
Unit Area160 sqft
Units132
Fabrication Time10 weeks
Building Time5 months
Year2021
LocationLos Angeles, California


Awards

2022 Residential Design Award, AIA Los Angeles
2022 Award of Distinction, Modular Building Institute
2022 Best in Show, Modular Building Institute
2022 Finalist, ULI Americas, Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing
2021 Award of Merit, ENR California Best Projects


The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village (HSCFV), a large-scale interim housing project providing a wide range of amenities for both the unhoused and those in transition, recently opened in Downtown Los Angeles.

“What once was supposed to be a staging area to build a new Men’s Central Jail will now serve as a safe space to address the housing, mental and behavioral health needs of our residents experiencing homelessness,” Hilda L. Solis, the Los Angeles County Supervisor that initiated the housing project in September 2020, said in an official statement. “I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish, and that is re-imagining Los Angeles County with steps toward our commitment towards realizing a Care First, Jail Last model.”

The Pacific Bin - 3 Bedrooms Shipping Container Home in the Foothills of the Cascade Mountains (45 minutes from Seattle), Washington

The goal of The Pacific Bin is to give Seattle residents an outlet from the craziness of life.





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ProjectThe Pacific Bin
Owner and General ContractorDevon Loerop
ArchitectAleksandra Forystek
Containers5
Area1600 sqft
Bedrooms3
Year2022
LocationSultan, WA




Built from 5 intermodal containers in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, The Bin is truly one of a kind vacation home located in Sultan, WA.

The Bin offers 1600 square feet of interior space and 900 square feet of exterior deck space, sleeps 7 adults, one king bed, one full bed and 3 twin beds. The Bin boasts a large full service kitchen, hot tub, steam shower, private hiking trails, multilevel large wrap-around deck, indoor fireplace, outdoor firepit, helicopter landing zone, car charger, TV, high speed internet, and so much more!

Shipping Container Home on a Steep Site in Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa




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ProjectTerrace House
ArchitectPoche Architectural Concepts
ContractorMurphy Projects
Year2021
LocationFish Hoek, Western Cape, South Africa
Area270 sqm (2900 sqft)




Description by the architects

Working on this project has been an absolute pleasure, amazing clients with amazing ideas with the PERFECT site to bring these ideas to life. What more could a designer ask for?! Located on a steep site in Fishhoek, the client wanted to create a stepped house that would tick all their requirements which included as many outdoor spaces as possible which could be used depending on the weather.

On the lowest level of the site, a concrete garage base will be constructed which will have a terrace of steps leading up to the next level of the roof top sun deck. This will be located on the garage roof in the front portion of the site which will have a jacuzzi and covered bar area for entertaining. The next level of the house will be a small guest unit with its own kitchenette, bathroom, braai area to the front and private sheltered courtyard leading off from the bedroom.

An exterior sheltered staircase will then lead up to the next level of the main house. The landing of the staircase was designed to have access to the front deck aswell as an entrance door into the main living area. This was so that the owners dogs could easily access the garden at night for a bathroom break :) Every detail was well thought out to ensure ALL occupants are happy.

Leading into the main living area, occupants are greeted with a large open dining and lounge area which is divided by a central fireplace. Two sets of large stacking doors lead out onto the fourth open area of the house, a large steel and timber balcony that connects the living area with the main bedroom. Behind the living spaces is a stunning kitchen which stretches half the length of the 12M container with a small scullery tucked in the corner. To the left of the kitchen is a study area which can also be completely opened up to form part of the lounge. This ensures that all spaces can be dynamically connected or separated depending on the occupants needs. Both the kitchen and the study area have access to the back garden of the property, which has a free floating staircase leading to yet another roof top balcony/braai area. I know I would feel on top of the world on this spot.

Back inside the house, there is a guest bedroom with bathroom space located to the North-East with their own private balcony. On the North-West side of the living area will be the elongated main bedroom with 90 degree views of Fishhoek bay, a walk-in dressing area and to the end a very luxurious bathroom with views of the mountain that surrounds the back of the property.

The black exterior is complimented by black decking - A Japanese technique called Shou sugi ban which is a natural way to preserve and protect wood.

Can you see why we are just in love with this house.....

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Shipping Container Homes



1. What is a shipping container home?


A shipping container home is a dwelling built using one or more shipping containers, typically made of steel, as the primary structural element. These containers are repurposed and converted into livable spaces, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective housing solution.

OOST Kampville - Shipping Containers under Separate A-Frame Roof Structure, Thailand

Because of the tropical climate and the problem of heat transfer of the container to the indoor, the A-Frame roof structure was create to be the shading device for the containers.




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ProjectOOST Kampville
ArchitectTung Jai Ork Baab
Containers5
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms3
Year2022
LocationNakhon Nayok, Thailand
Area195 sqm (2100 sqft)
PhotographyArt Chitsanupong




Description by the architects

Located in low and flooding land area of Nakhon Nayok within 2 hours from Bangkok, OOST Kampville was the project that develop from empty rice paddle to be the orchards and weekend house for multi generations family to get away from the city life. Small reservoir was dig out and the create the land area contain the orchards and the house.

During the early development the owner decide to give more flexible programing to the project that can develop to be private vacation rentals for the target group of family with kids. The initial idea of the project is to use the pre-fabrication construction method because of the limitation resource of local contractor and skillful construction workers, so the shipping container was then introduced to be the main indoor space of the house.

Colo Crossings House - Shipping Container Home in NSW, Australia



As its own protected outpost, Colo Crossings is an idyllic escape. Benn and Penna Architects has utilised the humble and efficient structure of the shipping container to craft a unique and celebrated place of retreat.



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ProjectColo Crossings House
ArchitectBenn + Penna Architecture
Containers4
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Year2021
LocationLower Portland, New South Wales, Australia
Area215 sqm (2300 sqft)
PhotographyTom Ferguson, Sean Tran




Description by the architects

Colo Crossings intersects landscape and shelter in the pursuit of retreat. Located 100 kilometers north-west of Sydney’s CBD, and sitting atop a steep slope above the Colo River, the private abode recesses into its setting alongside its occupants' withdrawal from the city in a rural effortlessness, with containment and refinement perched atop an unforgiving landscape. ‘Isolation’ takes on a new meaning as a celebration of one's surroundings.

A 3-dimensional weave of landscape and building, the home is wrapped in bush-laden mountains from all sides, within a bend in the Colo River. Looped internal circulation alludes to the external topography, allowing occupants to move cyclically through the house alongside the passing east-westerly sun and exposed elements. The u-shaped floor plan, containing 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open plan kitchen and living room further wraps its arms around the occupant. The horizontal form utilizes a tri-toned color scheme, which assimilates the building further into the landscape: a black platform is anchored onto the blackened rock shelf, followed by bush green shipping containers, topped with a silvered roofscape under the reflective kinetics of the clouds.

Box on the Rox Shipping Container Home + 20ft Container Swimming Pool, Joshua Tree, California







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ProjectBox on the Rox
ArchitectDavid Bailey
BuilderAlternative Living Spaces
Containers3 + 1 (container swimming pool)
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Build Time4 month
Year2023
LocationJoshua Tree, California, United States




Welcome to Box on the Rox, a unique and enchanting modern shipping container home nestled amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of Joshua Tree National Park! Just a few minutes to the park entrance and downtown, this extraordinary vacation rental offers an unparalleled experience, where modern comfort meets the rugged beauty of the desert.

Designed by renowned architect David Bailey, this thoughtfully designed container home is an architectural gem, combining sustainable living with contemporary style. Panoramic views of the breathtaking desert landscape, make it an ideal retreat for those who love to take in the outdoors from the moment you step onto the property. Airbnb link.

Casa Mar Azul - LEED Platinum 3 Bedroom Shipping Container Home, Isabela, Puerto Rico

First single family residence to reach LEED Platinum certification in the Caribbean.







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ProjectCasa Mar Azul
Designer and BuilderKONTi Design
Containers3
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2.5
Build Time9 month
Year2022
LocationBarrio Jobos, Isabela, Puerto Rico




A sustainable and profitable project, Casa Mar Azul 3 bedroom shipping container home, in addition to being aesthetic and innovative, is friendly to the environment as it is made of reused materials.

Puerto Rico is an optimal vacation center for both real estate strategies and vacation rentals, where a container house is a great attraction to stay.

LEED Platinum raised the value of the home by 25-30% making the certification worth it for families too and not just big corporations. Buildings are responsible for an enormous amount of global energy use, resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and have a significant impact on our personal health and well-being. They offer us a better quality of life, while also lowering global carbon emissions, reducing electricity and water bills, and creating new green jobs.

Shipping Container Home on Pre-existing Unused and Abandoned Concrete Foundation, Pennsylvania








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ProjectMoseley-Mathesius Residence
Containers11
Area7200 sqft
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
OwnersMartha Moseley and Bill Mathesius
PhotographyIke Edeani
Year2015
LocationYardley, Pennsylvania




Just west of the New Jersey–Pennsylvania border, in the Bucks County borough of Yardley, across the street from the Delaware River, the shipping container home of Martha Moseley and Bill Mathesius sits on a sizable lot. Fashioned from 11 shipping containers and a preexisting raised-concrete foundation, the three-level, 7,200-square-foot structure stands in stark contrast to the neighboring vernacular of prewar summer cottages. The couple were inspired to build using the distinctively industrial material upon realizing the length of the foundation—a botched, unrealized construction project of its previous owner—perfectly matched that of 45-foot-long containers. Mostly self-designed, and largely furnished with pieces designed by Mathesius himself, the structure is akin to a giant art project and manifestation of their personalities.

Purchasing a lot off the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, Martha Moseley and Bill Mathesius adapted an unused concrete foundation—remnants of its previous owner’s abandoned plans—to create a home that’s uniquely their own. “We were inspired by the site, and our desire to have something cool and different,” says Moseley.

Martha Moseley: There were little summer bungalows here in the ’30s and ’40s—that’s the way this community had developed. There was one here and it burned down, and so that owner decided to build a monster house. He put in all the concrete but abandoned the project. That’s part of what we purchased and very much what inspired us to build with shipping containers: this concrete foundation.

Whiskey Bend Ranch - 1000 sqft Shipping Container Home in Jonestown, Texas (35 miles from Austin)








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ProjectWhiskey Bend Ranch
BuilderNexgen Contractors
Containers2
Area1000 sqft
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
AutomationWoods Comfort Systems
Interior DesignTroo Designs, Kate Cutshall, Kate Mackenzie, Patrice Rios
Year2015
Cost$600000
Containers$10000
Materials$215000
Labor$375000




Whiskey Bend Ranch is a truly remarkable property that sits on a sprawling 30-acre ranchette in the scenic countryside just outside of Austin, Texas. With close proximity to Lake Travis, this stunning shipping container home is an ideal retreat for those looking to enjoy a peaceful and serene setting while still being close to the city's amenities.

The primary residence of the property is composed of two 40 ft shipping containers that are parallel to each other and slightly offset, creating a sense of asymmetry that adds to the home's visual appeal. The containers' industrial aesthetic is seamlessly integrated with the modern design elements, creating a unique and harmonious look.

Inside the home, the open-plan kitchen and living area is the heart of the home, where natural light floods the space through large windows that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The use of light-colored walls, flooring, and countertops in the kitchen and living room enhances the brightness and warmth of the space, creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

The bedroom and bathroom are efficiently designed to provide privacy while still maintaining an open and airy feel. The bedroom features a comfortable bed and large windows that allow ample natural light and fresh air, creating a calming and relaxing environment. The bathroom is equipped with modern fixtures and finishes, providing a luxurious and comfortable space.

But what really sets this shipping container cabin apart are its unique features. The deck that surrounds the home is a perfect outdoor space for entertaining guests, enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning, or relaxing while taking in the scenic views. The deck is seamlessly connected to the interior of the home, providing a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Ranch Workspace - Mobile Shipping Container Architecture Studio / Office






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ProjectRanch Workspace
ArchitectsJuan Barbero Arquitecto
ContainersOne 40 ft
Year2022
PhotographsLuis Barandarian
LocationCity Bell, Argentina


Description by Juan Barbero Arquitecto

As a result of a series of projects linked to creating flexible spaces from the use of disused shipping containers, a ranch emerged. A mobile device ready to function as a home, office, workshop, showroom, hotel room, etc. In this particular case, an architecture studio differentiates itself from the traditional urban offices by creating a more relaxed workspace linked to nature. With the aim of reducing the impact on the environment, off-site construction is proposed, optimizing construction time and resources for its construction.

For it to be assembled, services are placed at each of the ends, solving the basic needs to live, work, rest, etc. This decision allows us to give a better proportion to the flexible space and a direct link with the place. Inside, wood appears as the leading material, providing warmth and thermal comfort, in addition to contrasting with the exterior, which is painted black, trying to go as unnoticed as possible on the site.

The Pitch - Shipping Container Hospitality Complex - Retail, Food, and Work Space - Austin, Texas

The Pitch acts a bridge, connecting a business park to Austin FC’s new training campus through a series of connected experiences that represent Authentic Austin. The space serves as an active promenade, day and night, that combines retail, food, and work space along an undulating pathway through the natural landscape.






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ProjectThe Pitch
ArchitectsMark Odom Studio
BuilderAustin Commercial and Citadel Development Services
Containers23
Area21780 sqm
ManufacturersEcosense, Falcon Structures, Makehaus Design and Fabrication Studio, Structural Wood Systems, WE-EF
Lead ArchitectMark Odom
Landscape ArchitectTBG Partners
Structural EngineerLeap Structures
MEP EngineerBay & Associates
Civil EngineerLandDev Consulting
Container ConsultantFalcon Structures
FabricatorMakehaus Design and Fabrication Studio
DeveloperKarlin Real Estate
General ManagementTeam Orbis
Food ServiceCorner Kick Hospitality
BrandingLauren Dickens Studios
PhotographyCasey Dunn
Year2022
LocationAustin, Texas, United States


Description by Mark Odom Studio

Mark Odom Studio repurposed shipping containers to create a one-of-a-kind experience at Austin’s exciting new hospitality complex Parmer Ponds The Pitch. The Pitch -- Austin’s distinct hospitality and entertainment complex for Austin FC soccer fans and the community debuted this spring. The two-acre site is a one-of-a-kind destination hub for retail, food, office and outdoor gatherings served from flexible two-story repurposed shipping containers. The unique project was designed by Austin award-winning architecture and interiors firm, Mark Odom Studio.

“The developer, Karlin Real Estate, was interested in using shipping containers; they had not worked with a container concept before and really wanted to lean into the idea,” says Mark Odom, founding principal of Mark Odom Studio. “We have previously studied the use of containers for commercial, retail and multi-family designs all of which were un-built; we feel that The Pitch is the first project of its kind in Austin and the region.”

The complex comprises 23 repurposed shipping containers of two standard container modular sizes: 8 X 20 foot and 8 X 40 foot. The containers are stacked to create two stories and then clustered into five separate building pods, with varying building square footages, that function differently for the users while creating a dense visual and physical experience and view onto the landscape.

“Each building pod is organized and stacked differently while they all use the same custom detailing, material and color. This allows the focus on the true form of each container to be consistent,” says Odom. Ground level containers serve as food and beverage outlets for premiere local food vendors. Second level containers are multifunctional as viewing decks, interior conditioned gathering spaces, private office space, private party rooms and Austin FC game watching parties. Custom stairs, vertical tube steel railings, and overhead trellises were carefully designed and executed tying together each level.




Three 40-foot-tall containers were placed on ends to serve as wayfinding nodes from a far -- while functioning as restroom facilities and electrical rooms at ground level: each has 40-foot interior vertical perspective views to the skylight above. A mass timber pavilion with custom steel apertures further anchors the program between the Austin FC practice stadium and The Pitch. The once flat site was heavily landscaped to help the containers nestle and absorb the grade changes. As each pod was curated differently, the experience and views will also entice users to walk around and explore.

To achieve the level of execution needed on this unique project, Mark Odom Studio worked closely with the developers, Leap Structures, Citadel, and Makehaus. “We approached this project as a collaborative team effort and the complexity required all disciplines to problem solve together from feasibility schematics through construction. The timeline was fast, and the team was pushing from start to finish; The entire team was crucial in making the deadline,” says Odom. Additionally, Mark Odom Studio handled the exterior and interior finish selections as well as the interior and exterior furniture selections and installation.

Cocoa Research Station for Chocolate Manufacturing Company, Costa Rica







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ProjectResearch Station Costa Rica
Architect and BuilderContainerwerk
ClientRausch Schokoladen GmbH
Containers4
Installation Time4 days
Year2019
LocationCosta Rica


This beautiful cocoa research station in Costa Rica is made out of four 40-foot shipping containers, which were mechanically foamed and upgraded in Germany and insulated according to EnEV standards.

Two containers form the basis. Two further containers are placed crosswise to each other. The upper two containers contain sleeping and living units for up to eight people. Large glass elements are inserted at the ends of the containers, with a view over the rainforest and the cocoa plants. The entire upper floor is surrounded by a terrace made of regional wood.

On the ground floor, half of a shipping container is equipped as a bathroom and changing area for the workers on site. The other half contains the fully equipped laboratory where Rausch can conduct research. The second container on the ground floor becomes the lounge with a kitchen area and large dining table and a couch area. A meeting place for everyone. The two containers are about six meters apart. In this space a garage will be installed.

The cocoa estate lies in the middle of the jungle and within a biotope network. Since the Rausch GmbH in Costa Rica basically pursues an ecological concept, the construction of the estate from used shipping containers is an obvious option. Due to the high degree of prefabrication of the containers in Germany, there are hardly any construction emissions on site, such as noise, dust or aisles for construction site logistics. The impact on the original nature of the region is kept to a minimum and the building can be dismantled at any time without leaving any residue. In addition, the solution is completely self-sufficient. This means that the buildings do not have to be connected to any infrastructure. Electricity is produced by a solar system and the building network has a septic tank. In a second stage, a water treatment plant will be installed. This means that research can be carried out completely independently and in the middle of the rainforest.

Escape Den - Shipping Container Home with Decks on I-Beam Steel Frame

Escape Den shipping container home contains the kitchen and dinning area on the ground floor, while the living room and bedrooms are situated on the two upper levels. Three spaces are connected via a set of stairs which also connects the home’s various decks and terraces supported by I-beam steel frame.








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ProjectEscape Den
ArchitectureRiver & Rain
Containers4
Area134 sqm
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Architects In ChargeKazi Fida Islam, Md. Abdul Awyal, Sumaiya Shameem, Mousumi Kabir, Irtefa Iradat, Abid Khan
ClientTanjim Haque, Asma Sultana
Structural ConsultantRuhul Alam
Electrical ConsultantEng. Asad
PhotographyMaruf Raihan, Hasan Saifuddin Chandan, Snahasis Saha
LocationDhaka, Bangladesh
Year2017



Description by architects

Concept

Concept of space evoked on three main grounds; to create a hymn of solitary through a more contemporary yet quirky design approach with a time worthy construction period. The space was considered as the simplest of its expression. Neither form dominated nor space, a perfect mingling and cohesion to generate ooze sophistication. To create a subtle experience of one’s being and non-being at the same moment, the project adorns emptiness with grace. Space here is not stagnant; it’s allowed to flow with its highest ardencies, form is only the resonance of space.

Architecture

The location is mostly secluded of settlements at present and therefore remains little less noise. The serene place is a perfect hide out from every day hustle-bustle of busy urban life.

The I-beam steel frame skeleton is finely embellished with four pieces of shipping containers. The longest one is adjoined with two, forming the bedrooms. The rustic romanticism those containers evokes, are taken delightfully by the architect to recreate a place that just impeccably out of the world, surreal.

Triple height atrium with green foliage of almond tree is indeed a solemn beauty for anyone who steps inside. The soft screening of vines in the top will soon be a veil of green velvet. The embedded greenery on container top and I-beam steel frame acts as buffers to lessen the heat penetration.

Project technology

Extruded steel structure embraced the container gracefully. The whole frame was erected part by part as an independent system where those metal boxes were befitted in between the infrastructure. For ultimate makeovers of containers and to make them livable, necessary cut, holes and adjoining for facade treatment have been done after the accurate placement in desired level to avoid the fragility.

The hefty look of those containers has become dramatically airier with some skillful ensemble of architectural details. The floated platforms of the house, intertwining stairs and diverse direction of container placement have made the project more visually eye-catching.

Materials

The off track material was shipping container itself. The significance also lied beneath for its consideration of reuse, thus initiating a sustainable approach in design. Major inventory of materials are of reused version.

Constraints and solutions achieved

Apart from the structural execution, the complex procedure of the spatial transformation of shipping container into a cozy home stay was a substantial design constrain. The non-enchanting and austere look of hard core shipping containers had to transform into a ideal, cozy built form. The interior has slits and cut through to add volume to the space. The scale of individual container has been maneuvered considering both internal and external space dialogues with it. Exposed steel structures framed the invisible walls thus creating with a harmony of visible containers.

Details of landscaping

Clearly the landscaping has been kept bare minimum to enjoy the enchantment of the house. The open vast front yard is clung to adorn the structure; hence, created the perfect soliloquy for this outskirt den.