tout est possible avec des containers et cela ma donner des idées ! (en moins luxueux que ces photos ^^ )
Living in these days can mean a lot more that just having a shelter,
food and clothing. People have evolved a lot in the last 50 years and
the trend is of an exponential growth. The differences between
generations will be more significant than there are now. As a proof that
people have already started to change their minds and philosophy are
the random bursts of nonconformism, meaning that some people no longer
feel represented by the masses, and their image can’t be associated with
an institution of a large group of people.
Part of the nonconformism I was talking about is the residential
component. People live in more and more diverse houses that suit best
their needs. Some people buy large houses with concrete structures or
steel and glass to reinforce their social position and other people
choose something different but always a place that suits their needs. A
crazy idea is to live in a container. Yes, you’ve heard me, those
cargo containers represent now for some people a part of their home ,or
even the entire household. Don’t rush into conclusions yet, let’s take a
look at some wonderful structures and then let’s draw a conclusion
together.
Shipping Container Guest House.One of the most interesting projects I’ve seen so far is this
wonderful guest house made out from a recycled shipping container.
Because of the container’s nature not a wide range of possibilities is
available to decorate it, but people take this always as a challenge and
in this case it turned out great actually. The container was painted
blue and two sections were cut and windows and big sliding doors were
mounted.
There is a small patio in front and above it a bit of a roof so the
rain doesn’t smash directly into the door. The interior feature wood
panels on walls for the sensation of warmth and comfort.
Bold combinations of colors and materials make from this structure a
fine place to hang out looking permanently to the surrounding
landscape. This unique residence idea and design belongs to Poteet Architects and you should know that this is not their only project involving shipping containers.
Kalkin’s Shipping Container Homes.This creation over here defies the anything you knew before in matter
of houses. This beauty over here is made out of containers. New Jersey
architect Adam Kalkin
designed and build his own house from recycled shipping containers.
Among many reasons to do that there is price( a used one costs under $
1000 ) and durability.
This house is huge and structure on different levels. You could say
that this is a “house in house”, because inside the massive building
there are smaller individual components that look like a traditional
house. As a matter of fact the indoors is combined with the outdoors
through massive sliding glass doors and also by the house-like
structures built inside.
You can very easily get confused about this place. It’s not a
traditional house for certain, but what is it? It has bedrooms,
bathrooms, living rooms , kitchen so it fulfills our modern need but
what about aesthetics? If I really have to answer I could definitely
say , unique!
Painted Shipping Containers.Another impressive project belongs to Brazilian Architect Marcio Kogan.
This maritime shipping containers home was born with the idea of making
use of industrial elements that can be easily assembled and also in a
very short period of time. To deal with the special limitations due the
predetermined size of the containers they stack the containers on top of
another.
As soon as the height limitation was solved their attention focused
on width. To solve this one the architect created a space that high as
two containers but wider. In that space was possible the arrangement of a
great living area that can extend outdoors thanks to a clever
retractable system of doors. This household has all the facilities of a
normal one just in a different style and unique idea. Along with the
vivid colors and green environment comes the spirit of a youthful space
completed by fun and joy.
Starbucks Made From Shipping Containers.If so far we’ve seen shipping containers used as a living place here
is a daring idea of a business man who has imagined his new Starbucks
building a little bit different compared to what we are used to see.
That crazy idea came from their extensive use of these containers to
ship their coffee and tea from all over the world.
Perhaps this is just a cool strategy, by wanting to associate their
products with freshness, who knows, from that point of view we’re not
interested just yet. The design is unique even for a drive-through fast
food type of building, but maybe this particular fact made it possible.
The fact that their new building can house only coffee machinery and a
small working area for the employees made this a perfect choice. It is
cool and interesting and can be perceived as a road opener for other
businesses that don’t necessarily need a big space inside. This
alternative is fast, easy less expensive, and after you’re done using
them you can always recycle for an extra buck.
Maison Container by Patrick Partouche.Now let’s take a look at a more complex project. French architect Patrick Partouche
designed in 2010 a place that although is build from cargo containers
tends to imitate a traditional house. This contemporary house has
approximately 2,240 square feet and cost around 221.000 euros to
complete.
As we can see it is made from multiple containers cu different
section cut either to achieve a larger interior space with great living
and dining areas either to fit large windows and doors . Inside, the
house looks spacious and modern thanks to modern appliances and
furniture. At the upper floor amazing living solutions were implemented
united by metallic stairways and bridges.
Plenty of natural light comes in making each metallic corner or
junction shine highlighting the industrial theme. What I like most at
this house is that they kept the container’s door, leaving the owner’s
the possibility of closing them to achieve full privacy.
Containers of Hope, a $40,000 Home by Benjamin Garcia Saxe.Benjamin Garcia Saxe
has built with $ 40,000 an interesting place to live in Costa Rica.
This project concentrates more on a communion with nature than actually
building. This house is very chic and modern but it only takes a small
amount of materials and space to function.
We all tend to build vast spaces that very often are left inhabited,
but this focuses more on what we actually need and don’t need. Let me
tell you what we really need: a sunrise and a sunset through those
wonderful large windows, we need comfort and we need style. Thanks to
modern furniture and quality finishing we can achieve all these within
exactly 1,000 square feet.
I would have to say that this is a place for the soul and eyes. An
intimate, cozy house with the best view over the surroundings is
probably what many of us would want. Well, it is possible to have just
that with just two shipping containers.
Shipping Container House in El Tiemblo.This residential projects over here involves four 40 feet shipping
containers and although it doesn’t look very good from the outside,
inside I assure you is superb. It was designed by studio James & Mau Arquitectura and built by Infiniski, , is located in the province of Ávila, Spain and it was named “Casa El Tiamblo”.
Costing around 140.000 Euros this modern example of style and comfort
has all the facilities of a traditional house., with a big kitchen, a
great open living room surrounded only by immense windows, comfortable
bedrooms and trendy furniture.
Probably the most appreciated area is located at the lower lever
because it features sliding doors to the patios creating so an space
where you can relax and feel the fresh air that circulates cooling and
ventilating the household. Furniture makes this household look no
different than a traditional one and perhaps that is why feels so cozy
inside and modern and stylish, compared to the raw industrial image,
when looking from the outdoor surrounding place.
First Shipping Container House in Mojave Desert by Ecotech Design.Container houses are here taken to another level. If so far we’ve seen homes made in less professional manner, Ecotech Design
introduces their version of a shipping container house. It is located
in the Mojave Desert, it has 2,300 square feet structured into a one
bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom 6 containers residence.
The design speaks for itself , offering for those who are interested
more that shelter. This unique design features a modern interior with
open space solutions and plenty of natural light and an exterior area
that combines shady places with an open space yard. I have to admit
that if nobody said to me that this is made from containers I would had
never guessed. It looks like a modern facility build in a certain eco
spirit.
This amazing structure combines high-energy efficiency and
mass-production modular structures, making it a low-cost, sustainable
house system. If we take a look at nowadays trends , I guess that in the
near future we’ll see more and more of these structures all over the
world.
Five Shipping Containers Into a Cozy Modern Home.In this project we can see
combined two different elements that you would never see them work hand
in hand. I’m talking about open space and shipping containers. This
incredible house shocks through brightness, arrangement and facilities.
Made out of only 5 shipping containers this house has a total of 2,600
square feet of comfortable living spaces, on top of that it has a green
roof, geothermal heating and high-tech foam insulation to preserve the
best living conditions available at this moment.
Being a fun project to design and build the entire project has a
playful note, but it not a joke. This is a real everyday home for a
happy family with needs and perfectly integrated in society. The cold
metal industrial style has been dramatically diminished by bright, vivid
colors and modern furniture. I love how this project turned out and I
think is great giving the conditions and materials used to build it.
Wonderful design, great living facility!
Shipping Container Conversion by building Lab Inc.Designer Stephen Schoup build for his expanding firm a new work
area. Their concerns about environment and sustainability convince him
to opt for an unusual way to create the additional work area. After many
deliberations he decided about an L- shaped shipping container office
by Lab inc.
The great thing about this structure is that allowed Stephen to
incorporate a lot of leftover materials and supplies he had laying
around the courtyard. The result balances the industrial style and the
warehouse appearance with the great open space found around the
structure. The interior is perfect for an office area and the space is
utilized at its maximum potential. There is enough space for a small
meeting and also very well equipped so, those who work there have
anything they might need at hand. This office continues the
residential theme, the house being also made in a non-traditional way.
Eco-Friendly Crossbox House by CG Architectes.As a proof that this container house phenomenon is spreading all
over the world and that different regions and architects impose their
preferences regarding design, in France Clément Gillet Architects
build an eco-friendly prefabricated single prefabricated residence. The
main ingredient to this successful recipe were some old shipping
containers .
The residence has approximately 1,120 square feet and it’s a
prototype of modular , industrial house made from four containers. The
main idea behind this project aims to build low cost architect’s
houses focusing in the same time on the environment. The big success
is due to its very simple design with a living area on the ground
floor and three bedrooms on the first floor.
The entrance is between the two volumes used also as a great carport.
The interior is well finished with bright colors and furniture to
create the impression of vast space and the wooden touches warm the
entire house making it a great place to live.
Week house from shipping containers.The real estate domain has been always a place where prices grew
constantly. This exact reason pushed people to seek alternatives to
their offer. Jure Kotonik has
an answer to that issue. He designed a two story 300 square foot
container house that brings massive benefits to their owners : very low
end-price compared to traditional housing , it is assembled in a matter
of days and most of all its easy to move.
This can be better described as a mini housing solution offering
only the basic condition for living. This can be a great stylish
temporary solution if you’re planning to invest a more considerably
amount of money in your dream house. Its pink-dotted façade illustrates
the versatility and the opportunity of expressing yourself so other
people can see your true spirit. The interior can be furnished stylish
but very minimalistic and the upper floor is accessible through an
adjustable staircase.
Alterra Beach Resort Uses Shipping Containers For Private Glamping Cabins.Most of the people that are into the whole container housing thing,
build and design structure for their personal use. Architect Clorindo
Testa though about making other people live in such structures. Alterra Glamping
is a natural resort near the Pinamar beach in Argentina that
wonderfully combines outdoor relaxation art and sustainability. In this
location old shipping containers as used as private cabins.
Their minimalist look focus the attention on the paradise outside.
The resort was originally an art gallery and to transform it in a
hostel they changed some of the spaces and added some additional
cabins. It is important to know that no tree was harmed during
constructions and the main house still functions as a gallery. So, you
can look at this location as a place for the soul and body with prices
starting around $US 1,100 per week. Think of it as a very cool camping
site with the best conditions for a true relaxing experience.
Jean Nouvel’s Shipping Container Restaurant.Another interesting project was mastered by the French architect Jean Nouvel.
He imagined LES GRANDE TABLES as a large timber frame structure wrapped
in glass, and as we can see it turned pretty good actually. His 1,000
square foot restaurant is made from recycled cargo containers with bare
bones scaffolding around for a true minimalistic , industrial look.
Over 120 people can fit in it and is also used for parties, weddings and
cultural meetings.
This structure is part of a larger project but this is supposed to be
the main attraction, also because the restaurant serves French cuisine
cooked by the famous chef Arnauld Daguin with local grown spices and
vegetables. When the night falls the place get animated by people who
want o piece of a certain lifestyle. French people are well known for
their sophistication and revolutionary thinking , this makes them
leaders in design trends and taste, and by looking at this structure we
can very easily see why.
London’s first Pop-Up Shipping Container Mall Opens in Shoreditch.Commercial spaces come in different shapes and designs to attract as many clients as possible through an appealing look. Boxpark Shoreditch
is London’s first pop-up shopping mall made completely from shipping
containers. This crazy mini shopping center is convenient, pedestrian
friendly and packed with some of the most popular stores.
The compact space is divided and exploited at its limit in contrast
with the usual shopping malls with huge parking lots and endless
pathways. The entire mall is made out of 61 containers and 41 of them
are situated at the ground section in simple rectangular footprint.
The ingenious idea come straight out from a pure economical
principle. The small brands find almost impossible renting a big space
in a fancy shopping center and therefore reaching to the general public
with their products. With this Box Park the situation is different and
almost any entrepreneur can afford to rent one of the commercial spaces.
25Hours HafenCity Hotel.Let’s change a little bit the French sophistication and step a little
bit to the north in Germany.Here Stephen Williams Associates designed a
very interesting eclectic hotel inspired by sailing and shipping. In
the amazing décor shipping containers, ropes, rotors and other elements
from the shipping industry were used to create the impression of a raw,
industrial shipping warehouse. 25Hours HafenCity Hotel has each room decorated to look like a cabin from a ship.
The rooftop is also made from a container and is houses the “Hafen
Sauna” with panoramic views over the entire harbor. The lobby is the
most interesting area featuring a variety of seating and lounging
options, as well as the hotel’s restaurant that serves local dishes with
local ingredients. This unique project couldn’t be possible without the
containers donated by Hamburg’s own Hapag-Lloyd as well as other
scrap materials from all around the shipyard.
Another mall project made from shipping containers.Another mall project
was opened in New Zeeland but at another scale and with another
philosophy. The Christchurch area was rebuilt after being devastated by
an earthquake. This bright colored shopping facility houses 27 stores
and is meant to bring a certain normality in the area, but it still not
enough.
The benefit of using cargo containers is that makes people feel safe.
I can’t imagine how all those people shaken by the nature’s rage can
venture again in a town center with tall buildings , part standing and
part being demolished. This meaningful project is more than a shopping
facility it is an element of safety for those residents.
The structure of this project is not equally compartmented some
benefiting from larger space than other ones. Its design is also
disputed between the developers of the Boxpark Mall we’ve seen earlier
and this one, claiming intellectual property theft and seeking legal
actions so solve the issue.
Spacious Prefab House From a Shipping Container.I strongly believe that this by far the greatest project ever involving shipping containers. It is called the WIngHouse
and guess that? It unfolds as a spacious house from a single cargo
container. The principle is relatively simple , pack everything in a
container so it would be easy to transport anywhere and then set it on
the ground, then the walls of the container sized unit rise up like
wings with a built in crane to create a large butterfly roof. Inside
panels are inserted as we want to build doors and windows.
The amazing result features a quite large interior space that can be
finished in multiple ways due to the lack of internal support. Thanks
to this feature this amazing home can accommodate three bedrooms as a
standard living home, or it can be transformed in a 8 bedroom dorm , an
office or about anything you would like. This WingHouse revolutionizes
the concept of home and moving around.
New Zealand on Screen Uses Recycled Shipping Containers & Caravans to Show Off Kiwi Films.A project called New Zeeland
on Screen feature TV and music videos right on cargo containers. The
Kiwi Films organization wanted something original to engage visitors
using hi-tech facilities and gadgets , so they equipped some containers
and transformed them into interactive media rooms.
Inside them people can enjoy end experience a state-of-the-art
interactive video wall and a lot of other cool applications. The owners
opted for a vintage décor to go hand in hand with classic films and to
bring back a certain nostalgia. The idea behind this project was to
combine the offline and online environments to give the media content
more currency without having to build a museum or a movie theatre. Now
it is easy to understand why they have chosen shipping containers. From
the outside the facility looks casual, like a crashed truck painted
colorfully .
Shipping container architecture.Also a grand design project made out of shipping containers is this
one. This single family house designed by Jason Welty is the perfect
example of industrial elegancy. Although the metal frame was not covered
but only painted in white the overall feel is of refinement. The
interior is compartmented in two floors. At the lower level we find a
big open living area furnished simply with plenty of natural light
coming in from multiple large windows, upstairs there are the bedrooms,
also furnished in the same style.
Focusing on sustainability this house has solar panels on the roof
and several wind turbines. The outside color tries to blend the building
into the natural décor. The land is located in very beautiful area with
a lot of green grass and a back yard pond. Suddenly cargo containers
look stylish and environmental friendly within this project and I would
like to see more and more of these buildings rising in the nearby
future.{found on architezer}.
Container summer residence.In this particularly project we’re going to see how a common shipping
container is being transformed into a summer residence, perfect for
nature lovers. Similar to those who go camping in the summer time some
people decided to build their own summer residence. With a good
cleaning and removing all the rust ( if it has) and some paint the
containers are ready to accommodate you in a quite primitive way, but
it’s summer time and you only need basic a shelter to protect you from
rain, wind and wild life.
These two containers have a small shady area covered by a simple
cane roof perfect for eating , working and so on while still enjoying
the fresh air without the sub burning your skin. A big problem with
steel containers is insulation and in this particular environment with
almost 300 days of sunshine per year, heat is a serious problem. A new
product has been developed to reflect the sun heat and act as a
insulator , It’s called SUPERTHERM and is a very effective ceramic
paint, with remarkable effects.{found on designboom}.
Yuka Yoneda Tommy Hilfiger’s Berlin Shipping Container.This project build by Artdepartment-Berlin
was presented to the Breat&Butter fashion trade show. Tommy
Hilfinger brand was represented by a contemporary structure that was
made up entirely from recycled cargo containers , which were stacked in
various shapes and covered in eye-catching graphics.
This dynamic environment reflects the energy of the Hilfiger
aesthetics using in the same time eco –friendly materials both inside
and out. To paint a mental picture about how fast these structures can
be assembled and functional I have to mention that the containers only
took one day to be arranged, three days for rough constructions(
cutting, welding, mounting stairs, light etc) and another three days to
finish the interiors. Imagine that in this amount of time you can be
already living in a house make by the same principle. Imagine that in
just one or two weeks you can have dinner in your own place to call
home.
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