Living In Style In Shipping Containers
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Living in Style with Shipping Container Homes
Summary
Who would choose to live in a shipping container, and how can this be considered stylish? Surprisingly, innovative architects have transformed these humble containers into modern, chic living spaces.
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Believe it or not, a group of architects has redefined the concept of stylish living by using shipping containers. These containers are not only being used for homes but also for museums, restaurants, and weekend retreats. It's astonishing to think that these creative and elegant structures once transported goods across countries.
Shipping containers are stacked, painted, and customized to create the frameworks of these unique homes. Incorporating glass ceilings, walls, and windows enhances their brightness and gives them an airy feel.
Innovative Designs
In Vermont, the Shelburne Museum showcases the Collector’s House, a stunning design by interior designer Albert Hadley and architect Adam Kalkin. This striking home uses three overseas shipping crates and features glass garage doors, a spacious patio, cozy living areas, bedrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Adam Kalkin, known for using shipping containers in his designs, has created a luxury dwelling that caters to the affluent. Unveiled at the Art Basel Miami Beach art show in 2005, his Push-Button House surprised attendees with its lavish interiors hidden within a shipping container. Aptly named, this house can be transported by truck and opens like a Murphy bed to reveal its interior.
Jennifer Seigal is another visionary using shipping containers to craft beautiful living spaces. Her Seatrain House, built for real estate developer Richard Carlson, comes with utilities and even an indoor fountain. Seigal highlights that these homes are less expensive to build than traditional ones, offering modern aesthetics and customizable features to meet individual needs.
Modern Prefabs
While using shipping containers as shelters isn't new, turning them into architectural masterpieces is. These architects aim to create openness, light, and elegance using prefabricated shipping containers as the foundation.
The Push-Button House is an experimental project, but Kalkin has practical designs like the Quik House, which he plans to make publicly available. Constructed from five shipping containers, these modern prefab homes can be quickly assembled on-site. Priced between $150,000 and $175,000, buyers can select various features, including mahogany sliding doors and stainless-steel kitchens.
In addition to this upscale prefab home, Kalkin plans to offer a single-container living space called an A-Pod. Comparable to a studio apartment, this option will be priced under $100,000.
Humanitarian Benefits
Architects note that prefab shipping container homes are ideal for emergency situations and humanitarian efforts. These durable structures can be easily transported by trucks and set up in numerous locations without damage. With straightforward plumbing and electrical connections, they offer a practical and resilient housing solution.
These homes are dry, leak-resistant, easy to maintain, and can be insulated for cold climates. Despite their metal structure, they are reportedly easy to cool in hot weather. Shipping container homes are also fire-resistant and can be effortlessly cleaned or painted if needed.
While a shipping container home might not have been on your radar before, it could be worth considering. With endless possibilities for customization, you could design your dream prefab home at a fraction of the cost.
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