Shipping container

Having to diminish que quantity of resources that we extract from the soil, it's mandatory that new buildings start to use more and more existing materials and structures.This building, located in Peso da Régua, in a beautiful area of the Douro region (UNESCO World Heritage), was my second approach (after POC Caldeirão) to the use of second-hand shipping containers as the core structure, with the effort of turning it's final image into a qualified and contextualized work. Paulo Alexandre Coelho The landscape of the Douro River, near Régua, is clearly marked by morphological elements with enormous character, namely the vineyards and the terraces that support them. Stone buildings that define strong and overlapping... More

‘The Orange Box’, project conceptualised for patron from Mumbai who believes in sustainability and are living in there day to day life as well. It was an experimental project to develop a unique farm house on outskirts of Alibaug town near Mumbai. Mishal Pardiwala Clients Brief  Client had an initial though of working with containers as basic element for their farmhouse. A three-bedroom adobe which could further range to become artist’s retreat or holding workshops or even a base for his workspace. Client approached us with basic idea of the farm house. This was a unique opportunity but an unconventional thought for us. We started designing with basic massing and planning which was in tune with the brief given... More

The objective of the project was to design a temporary security access gatehouse for the University of Mpumalanga for the period that the new main entrance is being constructed. A big challenge from the onset of the project was the extremely limited timeframe to implement the gatehouse paired with its temporary nature.  Caption A combined consciousness of time and temporality informed the design approach and explored the conversion of two 6m containers into a gatehouse facility that contains security offices, ablutions, pedestrian, and vehicular access control to the university campus.  Caption Beyond the time advantage of a container conversion, this construction method would give a physically lighter footprint onsite... More

The Crossfit Barracão project has it’s architectural approach in the structure composed by a set of stacked containers that connect with the main sector, which is the concrete construction with prefabricated pillars and beams, characterizing the volume. The container on the facade stands out, which has a 3-meter cantilever and becomes a characterizing element of the project. The windbreak is composed of glass and aluminum frames that can be retracted, integrating the internal and external space that allows a facade with great visual permeability. Jefferson Ohara Jefferson Ohara The cantilever created by the container delimits the main access that is the reception. However, there are secondary accesses along the entir... More

Now or Never is a retail concept with a global focus on objects and accessories for modern life and the modern home. Logan Havens Situated within the MSA Annex shipping-container enclave of Tucson's Mercado District, the design of this interior was inspired by the client's fashion and retail expertise, as well as by their attention to global and local design currents. Logan Havens The industrial exterior of the shipping container that houses NON is balanced by a sense of informal interior domesticity.A custom wood display system highlights and compliments the contents of the shop while also creating a subliminal composition that alludes to the NON graphic identity. Logan Havens Visible through the large windows of the cont... More

The site is located in a quiet township, Multai, in the central state of India, Madhya Pradesh. Its proximity to a school and college campus means that it caters to a prominent student body and with a burgeoning cafe culture beginning to emerge amongst the youth, it offers them a slice of the city life.  Caption Owner of the café. Mr. Shivam Agrawal, a young entrepreneur believes in catering to the needs of the youth and providing them with best and unique environment.    Caption In the spirit of adhering to the client’s brief, the architects took inspiration from the flourishing trend of cargotecture that is not only unconventional but also rustic. Therefore, as key design elements, shipping containe... More

The project represents our getaway place on Tbilisi Sea. Located only 20 minutes away from the city center, it serves as the place for recharging and retreat for our team.  NakaniMamasakhlisi The project area sits next to the Sailing Club (another MUA project) in the Tbilisi Sea area. Tbilisi Reservoir, now referred to as the Tbilisi Sea, has appeared on the map since 1953. During the summertime, Tbilisi Sea is frequently visited by the locals and becomes a hub for fishing and water sports activities. An impressive monument of Zurab Tsereteli graces the area to the north.  NakaniMamasakhlisi The shipping container architecture is a significant part of MUA’s research into modern architecture. Replacement of tradit... More

Тhe office space of Devnya Cement of over 600 sq. m. is divided into zones according to the requirements set by the client and the considerations for functionality on the part of our studio.    Previously the office was functioning divided into separate small offices with no common structure and spaces. Space was cleared of all walls and installation systems by previous tenants to implement the new idea of the functional distribution of the designers and the client.   The various installations - HVAC ducts, electrical routes and lighting are designed in a compact structure and painted in the colour of the ceiling, which makes them inactively involved in the perception of space.    The main accent - the "contai... More

Located in the city center of Lisbon, Portugal, but only 50meters from the Tagus River the OKAH rooftop is inserted in an unexplored ancient port area. The challenge presented consisted in creating a rooftop that matched the LACS building essence – a modern and creative hub that combines an artistic soul and a cultural stronghold where forward-thinking creative businesses go to thrive.  In order to immerse in the landscape language MC-A designed, created and supervised the installation process of 16 modified maritime containers. The project encompasses a 100 seats restaurant, 50 seats lounge with 2 themed bars and a 200 people concerts area which, alternatively, may be used as an art exhibition venue. This with a 360º degre... More

PLATOON KUNSTHALLE opened its doors on 11th April 2009. PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is set up in Seoul as a space for subculture in Asia. Its programmatic orientation towards cultural movements beneath the radar creates a dynamic space where new ideas are born and presented. The platoon Europe headquarters in Berlin was established in 2000. It runs diverse culture and communication projects in cooperation with an international community of 3,500 creatives from all different professions.   PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is not about entertainment. The program will provide a communication platform for anybody interested in subcultural creative fields like street art, graphic design, fashion, video art, programming, music, club culture, political activism e... More

ARTIKUL architects designed a small mobile hotel from used shipping containers. Its first location is on a surf campsite at the Elbe riverbank close to Litomerice, Czech Republic. The task for the architects was to design a mobile, easily demountable, seasonal hotel made from three shipping containers. Additionally, the building was supposed to be ultimately self-sufficient and environmentally friendly. The small hotel with five rooms for a total of 13 guests was finished within four months. It consists of two 20-feet containers and one 40-feet high-cube container placed on top.   Downstairs are located the sanitary facilities, a technical room, a storeroom and one four-bed guest room. Upstairs, there are four rooms accessed through... More

c-Home Hudson upcycles 40-foot shipping containers as a single-family home.    Six shipping containers provide 1,920 square feet of living space on two levels. The home features an open layout with living room, dining and kitchen on the ground level, and two-bedroom suites on the level above, each accessible by its own stair, each with full bathroom and walk-in closet. Large glass walls provide cross light and ventilation to all areas, with large decks to expand the open living space outdoor, into the back and front yards. An external stair provides access to the green roof and deck. c-Home Hudson is part of a series designed by LOT-EK   Material Used :1. Main Structure: (6) 40-foot upcycled Shipping Containers. ... More

The Kennel is a workplace redux for a tech VC fund company based in Palo Alto. K9 ventures, created itself on a canine analogy, “A start-up’s best friend”. The client has a tech background himself. His firm, K9 works exclusively with startups in the “seed stage” through investing and incubation. The design brief was specific. It required a creative incubation space, a variation from the more typical “creative office” uses in vogue. The shell had to embrace the churn of varying and disparate teams like a dorm. Inhabitants would stay for short, intense periods. One team was picked straight out of a Stanford dorm. The space was required to be barebones in order to encourage incubated graduates to leav... More