Amazing buildings constructed from shipping containers.
Economical and environmentally friendly construction today can be called the main trend in housing construction. That is why sea containers have recently gained immense popularity as a building material. You can see which of them can be built in our review..
1. House for guests
A neat guest house made from an ordinary 40-foot container.
The container was painted blue and had two sections cut into which large windows and sliding doors were inserted.
The inside of the house is sheathed with wood paneling. The interior of the house is rather simple due to the limited space.
2. House of containers from Adam Culkin
Huge apartment building built entirely from containers.
The house has several levels. Inside the main building, there are smaller individual components that look like independent houses.
The house has bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchen.
3. House of colored containers from Marcio Kogan
House, two sea containers high from the Brazilian architect Marcio Cogan.
Despite the limited height, the house is quite spacious. There is a spacious living room in the wide part of the house. The house is equipped with a smart sliding door system and an ecosystem.
4. Starbucks coffee shop
The original design of the famous Starbucks coffee shop built from shipping containers.
The compact building houses not only coffee machines, but also a small work area for employees.
5. Residential building by Patrick Partush
Spacious two-storey house built from 8 shipping containers.
The house is very bright thanks to the huge glass windows, which, if necessary, can be closed with container doors that act as reliable shutters.
From the inside, the house looks stylish and modern thanks to hi-tech style appliances and furniture.
The original spiral staircase is a metal spiral created according to a modern and ergonomic design. On the second floor, interesting solutions for metal stairs and ladders have been implemented.
6. Small house by Benjamin Garcia Sachs
Affordable 1,000 square foot home built from two shipping containers.
Large windows and light interior decoration of the house with no frills make it spacious and comfortable for living or relaxing.
7. «Casa El Tiamblo» from company «Infiniski»
Residential building in the province of Avila, Spain, built from 4 40 ‘containers.
Despite its not presentable appearance, from the inside the house has an excellent modern interior.
On the second floor there are bedrooms with stylish wooden walls.
8. House in the Mojave Desert
Residential building with unique design, built from 6 containers.
This project has an original design that combines premises and open spaces.
The house has a living room, one bedroom and one bathroom.
9. Modern house in Cozy
Residential building of 2,600 square feet built from 5 shipping containers.
The house has a roof with greenery, a geothermal heating system and high-tech thermal insulation, which makes living as comfortable as possible.
10. Crossbox from «CG Architectes»
Unique modular eco-house made from old shipping containers.
The two-storey residential building was built from 4 containers. On the first floor there is a spacious living room and kitchen, and on the second there are three comfortable bedrooms.
Interior designed in vibrant colors to create the impression of a large interior space.
11. Country house
A small two-storey house consisting of two containers. The advantages of this house are that it has a very low price, in addition, it is quick to install and easy to move..
Mostly wooden elements are used in the interior decoration. The house has minimal amenities for temporary living.
12. Restaurant by Jean Nouvel
An amazing architectural masterpiece built from converted shipping containers surrounded by a glazed wooden skeleton.
A minimalist container restaurant with a capacity of 120 people.
13. Shopping center in London
The world’s first shopping mall built exclusively from shipping containers.
The complex consists of 61 containers. The area of the center is divided into separate stores, which is unusual for a shopping center design.
14. Hotel HafenCity
An unusual hotel that resembles a sea container ship or a port container warehouse.
The hotel has many themed areas for entertainment and relaxation.
On the roof of the hotel is «Hafen Sauna», with plenty of sun loungers and stunning panoramic views of the harbor.
15. «Winged house»
Amazing spacious house that unfolds from one container with components – like a construction set. The main advantage of this project is its mobility..
The house initially does not have any load-bearing partitions, walls and pillars. It can be divided into zones using furniture and folding partitions..
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