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| About ARQtainer |
| Project | Casa Liray |
| Design | ARQtainer |
| Containers | 3x20 ft and 2x40 ft |
| Area | 115 m² (1240 ft²) |
| Project cost | $75,000 USD |
| Building time | 3 month |
| Location | Colina, Chile |
| Year | 2010 |
This earthquake-resistant modular shipping container home was made with three 20-foot and two 40-foot shipping containers. The customers wanted an earthquake-proof home at an affordable price, and architects were able to deliver a home design to suit client's needs using the shipping container as the structure. The earthquake-resistant modular shipping container home was built for about $75,000 USD in three months.
Three 20-foot containers have the kitchen and living room, while two 40-foot containers have the bathrooms and bedrooms. Original shipping container flooring was replaced with quality hardwood flooring. The builder insulated the ceiling and walls with spray-applied cellulose to avoid acoustic and thermal bridges, installed energy-efficient windows and then finished the interior.
Description from architects.
The project is created by the need of the client to build a house quickly, earthquake resistant and low cost, programmatically all set in 115 m². Maritime containers are chosen because these inherently present all these characteristics, because they have a strong structure, already defined modular spaces and mainly constructive speed due to the fact that a large part of their execution was developed in a workshop, being transferred with a good percentage of advance to the site, reducing auditory pollution and the impact generated by a construction site.
The work was located on a plot of 6775 m² and at its eastern end to maintain distance from the road and to obtain views towards the Andes mountain range, rising 55 cm above the ground level to give it more height and separate it from the soil. The lower space is used for installations.
Volumetrically it is defined by 5 shipping containers: two 40-foot containers that spatially house the private areas (bedrooms), plus three of 20 feet that contain the public spaces (living, dining room, kitchen) and the service, the articulation of these areas is made up of two spaces defined by attached structures, an access hall and a service patio, giving space and volumetric continuity to the house.
In order to respect the required square meters, the façade is set back in the bedroom area, adjusting it towards the corridor.
Taking advantage of the strong structure offered by the containers, a terrace was installed on the living and dining area to take advantage of the distant views and at the ends of the first level the pre-existing doors were used to structure the balconies.
Regarding the subject of insulation, walls and ceiling were isolated with cellulose wool, which has good thermal and acoustic characteristics of high efficiency. Thermopanels and cross vents also added to control heat in summer.
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About ARQtainer
We create custom spaces where love for design and architecture prevail. Based on the commitment and the highest quality of our services, we provide solutions according to each project.
With innovative responses and optimal use of materials, we minimize costs and construction times.
Being pioneers in the design and construction of prefabricated houses based on recycled sea containers and thanks to the study of the current construction systems added to our commitment to the environment, we achieve maximum comfort and use of energy.
| Address | CEP, Calle 30 487, B6660 Veinticinco de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Phone | +54 9 2345 44-7556 | |
| Website | http://www.arqtainer.com.ar/ | |
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| Address | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Phone | +54 11 2172-4223 | |
Earthquake-Resistant Modular Shipping Container Home