Container housing
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about container housing
Project • By Diego Viana • Offices
Colabore
We were contacted to design a device capable of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and housing an integrated innovation center within the in a municipal park, in the city of Salvador, Bahia. The project arises from the re-signification of 16 40-foot High Cube containers used to form the new, unique, and vibrant piece for the entrepreneurial community of the city of Salvador, as well as to be a hub for new entrepreneurs.
Diego Viana
Based on the analysis of the terrain, solar orientation, existing circulation routes in the park, predominant ventilation, and shading of the trees, the location of the container blocks was developed, and their volumetric arrangement should invite users to enter and use the space. Starting from the b... More
News • News • 9 Jun 2021
Hanging House integrates country retreat with the local ecosystem
Elevated from the natural ground level, Hanging House by Casa Container Marilia is raised from the natural ground level of its site in the Sao Paulo state in Brazil. Surrounded by native trees, windows are at the level of the treetops and balconies blend in with the branches. The earth remains largely untouched, preserving drainage and root dynamics, which were not harmed due to the minimal use of concrete foundations.
Celso Mellani
The concept is that of a country house integrated with the local ecosystem, placing sustainability and recyclability at the fore. A construction system of recycled maritime containers was thus adopted. In total 80% of materials used in the build come from recycled sources.
Celso Mellani
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