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| About wiercinski-studio |
| Project | Portable Cabin |
| Architect | wiercinski-studio |
| Contractor | Modulo |
| Area | 60 sqm |
| Containers | 4 x 40 ft |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Location | Poznan, Poland |
| Photography | ONI Studio |
| Year | 2020 |
Portable Сabin is a year-round living space made of two adapted shipping containers above storage space, which is also made of two shipping containers. Owners are a couple of brave people who are familiar with temporary architecture and are interested in searching for interesting and difficult to adapt spaces. The implementation of a Portable Cabin as a remote workplace turned out to be a great response to the present times. The facility is currently located at the community garden next to the Szelagowski Park in Poznan, and in the future, it is to go to the forest and ultimately stand on the water. Containers were fully prepared in the production hall, while its transport and assembly on the plot took one day, and only the last internal finishing works remained on site.
The cabin was partially placed on the roof of previously standing containers, which serve as storage space for a garden. Due to the sloping terrain and views, the solid was shifted by half its length, creating a large terrace on one side facing the nearby river, and on the other side, it came closer to the plot, lowering the height needed to enter it. The cabin consists of two cargo shipping containers, 12 m x 2.5 m and 2.9 m high.
By arranging the function inside, which includes a living room with a kitchen, place to work, bedroom, and bathroom with bathtub, it was possible to obtain a total of 54 m2 of usable space and 24 m2 of space among greenery on the terrace. The walls of the portable cabin are insulated with spray foam and finished with birch plywood, which gives a unique atmosphere inside. By using appropriate materials, it was possible to obtain 2.6 m of internal height in the light and to hide the lintel created when connecting container frames.
The characteristic facade made of thick trapezoidal sheet metal was intentionally left to show the sincerity of the raw construction material. The walls are painted a dim green color which blends the object with the surroundings. In the living area overlooking the river, large balcony windows have been installed in the places where the metal gates were located. On the side elevations, windows have been placed in the middle of the wall height to leave as many interior arrangement options as possible.
Openings and windows are squares that stylistically fit perfectly into a simple shape and, depending on their function, combine into double and triple configurations. The facility is complemented by designed external steel stairs and a characteristic arched balustrade on the terrace. The furniture shown in the photos, i.e. a bench, a table and a chair with a round backrest, are also of our design.
The great advantage of this year-round living space and remote workplace is its mobility. In this case, the shipping container home ceases to be a property tied to a specific place, but it can change its location along with the changes accompanying the life of the owners.
Floor Plans / Drawings
About wiercinski-studio
Architecture - design studio founded by Adam Wiercinski. We design in various scales, from buildings to interiors and furniture. In our projects we invent not only space and function, but also single series of custom furnishings such as furniture, lighting and details that affect the special and personal character of the place. We design unique solutions that are handcrafted by local craftsmen. The studio is located in Poznan.
M. Arch. Adam Wiercinski
- diploma at the Faculty of Architecture and Design / University of Arts in Poznan
- SARP board member / Poznan
Prizes and Honors / Awards and Mentions
2022 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2022 competition in the Hospitality Architecture category for the design of a portable house.
2021 - The Architecture Award of the Wielkopolska Province NAWW in the House category for the design of a portable house.
2021 - "archilovers best project 2021" distinction for the design of a portable house.
2021 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2021 competition in the Public & Landscape Architecture category for the Kontenerart 19 project.
2020 - Adam Wierciński is the laureate of the NAWW Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Region in the Young Artist category.
2020 - "archilovers best project 2020" distinction for the project of the Vanity club.
2020 - The final of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Province NAWW in the Common Space category for the Kontenerart 19 project.
2020 - The final of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Province NAWW in the Interior category for the design of the Vanity club.
2020 - The final of the "Życie w Architecture" competition for the best architectural objects created in 2015-2019, organized by Architektura Murator for the Szeląg Garden project with a culture pavilion.
2020 - Honorable mention in the Polish Architecture XXL competition in the public space category for the Szeląg Garden project with a culture pavilion.
2020 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2020 competition in the Small Scale & Installations category for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion project.
2020 - Nomination in the Polish Architecture 2019 plebiscite for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion (public architecture) project organized by the Art of Architecture Group.
2020 - Nomination in the Polish Landscape 2019 plebiscite for the Szeląg Garden project (public space) organized by the Art of Architecture Group.
2020 - Nomination in the Polish Interior 2019 plebiscite for the Yeżyce Kuchnia project (public interior) organized by the Sztuka Architektury Group.
2019 - Honorable Mention in the Jan Baptysty Quadro - awards for the best architectural implementation in Poznań for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion.
2019 - SARP Award of the Year 2019 - distinction in the category: Public space for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion project.
2019 - SARP Award of the Year 2019 - audience award for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion project.
2018 - 2nd stage of the Dezeen Awards 2018 competition for the Yeżyce Kuchnia project.
2018 - Nomination for the German Design Award 2019 - Excellent Communications Design for the project Yeżyce Kuchnia.
2017 - Nomination in the Polish Public Interior plebiscite for the source.bar project organized by the Sztuka Architektury Group.
2017 - Final of the Bauwelt First Works competition for the Dent project.
2016 - Award from the readers of the Dutch Frame magazine for the best bar designs 2016.
2016 - Honorable Mention in the Foornifest 2016 competition in the category of public interiors - hotels for the K103 project
2016 - Nomination for the German Design Award 2017 - Excellent Communications Design for the design source.bar.
2016 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2016 competition in the Hospitality category for the source.bar project.
2016 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2016 competition in the Cultural category for the Kontenerart 15 project.
2016 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2016 competition in the Healthcare category for the Dent project.
2015 - Main award in the Foornifest 2015 competition in the public interior category for the source.bar project.
2015 - Main prize in the 20 + 10 + X World Architecture Community Awards competition for the Seaside periscope project.
2015 - Final of the Lexus Design Award 2015 competition for the Seaside periscope project.
2014 - The main prize in the 8th edition of the competition for the Maciej Nowicki "Healing Architecture".
2013 - Special distinction in the competition for the development of a concept for spatial development at Narutowicza Square in Warsaw
Prizes and Honors / Awards and Mentions
2022 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2022 competition in the Hospitality Architecture category for the design of a portable house.
2021 - The Architecture Award of the Wielkopolska Province NAWW in the House category for the design of a portable house.
2021 - "archilovers best project 2021" distinction for the design of a portable house.
2021 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2021 competition in the Public & Landscape Architecture category for the Kontenerart 19 project.
2020 - Adam Wierciński is the laureate of the NAWW Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Region in the Young Artist category.
2020 - "archilovers best project 2020" distinction for the project of the Vanity club.
2020 - The final of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Province NAWW in the Common Space category for the Kontenerart 19 project.
2020 - The final of the Architectural Award of the Wielkopolska Province NAWW in the Interior category for the design of the Vanity club.
2020 - The final of the "Życie w Architecture" competition for the best architectural objects created in 2015-2019, organized by Architektura Murator for the Szeląg Garden project with a culture pavilion.
2020 - Honorable mention in the Polish Architecture XXL competition in the public space category for the Szeląg Garden project with a culture pavilion.
2020 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2020 competition in the Small Scale & Installations category for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion project.
2020 - Nomination in the Polish Architecture 2019 plebiscite for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion (public architecture) project organized by the Art of Architecture Group.
2020 - Nomination in the Polish Landscape 2019 plebiscite for the Szeląg Garden project (public space) organized by the Art of Architecture Group.
2020 - Nomination in the Polish Interior 2019 plebiscite for the Yeżyce Kuchnia project (public interior) organized by the Sztuka Architektury Group.
2019 - Honorable Mention in the Jan Baptysty Quadro - awards for the best architectural implementation in Poznań for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion.
2019 - SARP Award of the Year 2019 - distinction in the category: Public space for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion project.
2019 - SARP Award of the Year 2019 - audience award for the Szeląg Garden Pavilion project.
2018 - 2nd stage of the Dezeen Awards 2018 competition for the Yeżyce Kuchnia project.
2018 - Nomination for the German Design Award 2019 - Excellent Communications Design for the project Yeżyce Kuchnia.
2017 - Nomination in the Polish Public Interior plebiscite for the source.bar project organized by the Sztuka Architektury Group.
2017 - Final of the Bauwelt First Works competition for the Dent project.
2016 - Award from the readers of the Dutch Frame magazine for the best bar designs 2016.
2016 - Honorable Mention in the Foornifest 2016 competition in the category of public interiors - hotels for the K103 project
2016 - Nomination for the German Design Award 2017 - Excellent Communications Design for the design source.bar.
2016 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2016 competition in the Hospitality category for the source.bar project.
2016 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2016 competition in the Cultural category for the Kontenerart 15 project.
2016 - Nomination in the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2016 competition in the Healthcare category for the Dent project.
2015 - Main award in the Foornifest 2015 competition in the public interior category for the source.bar project.
2015 - Main prize in the 20 + 10 + X World Architecture Community Awards competition for the Seaside periscope project.
2015 - Final of the Lexus Design Award 2015 competition for the Seaside periscope project.
2014 - The main prize in the 8th edition of the competition for the Maciej Nowicki "Healing Architecture".
2013 - Special distinction in the competition for the development of a concept for spatial development at Narutowicza Square in Warsaw
| Address | Radosna 63D, 60-593 Poznań, Poland |
| Phone | +48 693 715 458 |
| mail@wiercinski-studio.com | |
| Website | https://www.wiercinski-studio.com/ |
Portable Cabin - Two Containers Year-Round Living Space / Remote Workplace and Two Containers Storage Space, Poland