«Old lady house» – container mansion.
Many people believe that containers are only suitable for putting them as houses for summer cottages. However, in countries with warm climates, whole mansions are built from them, in no way inferior to houses made of concrete or brick. Moreover, the construction of such a house costs the owners much cheaper and faster..
Project by architect Adam Kalkin.
American architect Adam Kalkin is engaged in the construction and design of houses based on containers. According to him, one of his most successful projects was a house with a funny name «Old lady’s house» («Old lady house»). Nevertheless, looking at this structure, it is difficult to say what it has in common with the old woman’s dwelling..
Mansion built from containers.
The house is divided into two structures. The basis of each of them are three containers fixed to each other in length and two in height. Side openings replaced by glass frames that function as windows.
Shipping containers became the basis for the home.
«Old lady house». Bedroom.
Upon entering the house, it is completely unclear what it is actually made of. The iron corrugation is hidden behind sheets of drywall, the floor is filled with concrete, the beams and floors are made of stainless steel. Some doorways are mahogany.
«Old lady house». Kitchen and living room.
The architect is especially proud of the almost 4-meter kitchen panel. The owners are happy to cook on such a surface, while simultaneously admiring the forest landscape from the window. A little further down the kitchen is the recreation area. Two huge sofas are placed between the decorative fireplace. All interior items are arranged compactly and efficiently.
«Old lady house» – cozy mansion made of containers.
Despite the fact that container houses are found mainly in warm countries, one enthusiast has built similar housing for himself in Canada. The guy proved that in a house made of containers you can easily survive winter with frosts down to – 42 degrees Celsius.
