The Kaloorup Shipping Container House is a project that Steve Hick is undertaking in the south west of Western Australia. Nine 40ft containers are being used for the structure. Recycling where possible using native hardwoods (Jarrah) for cladding and decking. The cladding and darker tones are being used to help the house blend in with the surrounding bushland. Large double glazed glass panels are being used where possible to retain warmth through the cooler months and secondary colourbond roofing to act as a second skin protecting the inhabitants from unwanted heat transfer in summer. The project is the first legal container house structure in the southern capes Margaret River area and is close to completion.
Alternative Living Spaces designs and builds simple and luxury shipping container homes targeting customers who want a cozy backyard unit to use for additional rental income or people looking to use a shipping container home as a guesthouse or luxury primary residence. Container home price starts at $36,000 and includes 20 ft shipping container. Interior design can be completely customizable. Usually container units feature a kitchen, a bathroom with shower, some sort of dining and work space, and a living room that can be converted into a sleeping area.
20 ft shipping container home in Sacramento, California
20 ft shipping container home in Sacramento, California
First 20 ft shipping container house in Sacramento, CA is currently being used full-time. Deer artwork hides a wall bed (Murphy bed) that stores vertically and drops down horizontally to create a large sleeping area. Several storage and space-saving hacks (for example a pole to hang clothes under the desk) make the tiny 20 ft shipping container home seem much larger despite its 165 square feet. Wooden celining beams and 11 windows help to transform the industrial shipping container from standard metal box to cozy tiny home. Convenient doors that open 180 degrees and full-height glass bring the light and air from outdoors in. Heating and air conditioning makes living in this 20 ft shipping container home comfortable in any climate.
20 ft shipping container home in Sacramento, California
20 ft shipping container home in Sacramento, California
20 ft shipping container home in Sacramento, California
Second 20 ft shipping container home is located in Las Vegas, NV. Alternative Living Spaces designed the home using similar techniques and materials. The interior boasts a two-burner induction stove, differently configured kitchen area with a small fridge, sink, storage space, and microwave. Designers used peacock blue cabinets to add a burst of color. Space-saving sliding door reveals a toilet and galvanized steel shower. Off-the-grid options include solar power and composting toilets. For portability, homeowners can mount container on trailer.
20 ft shipping container home in Las Vegas, Nevada
20 ft shipping container home in Las Vegas, Nevada
20 ft shipping container home in Las Vegas, Nevada
20 ft shipping container home with Murphy bed, Zion, Utah
This vintage industrial shipping container home is located in Zion, Utah. With Murphy bed, white walls and collapsing counter top this shipping container home has all the space you need.
20 ft shipping container home, Zion, Utah
20 ft shipping container home Zion, Utah
20 ft shipping container home Zion, Utah
20 ft shipping container home Zion, Utah
Murphy bed in 20 ft shipping container home Zion, Utah
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About Alternative Living Spaces
We value imagination, taking risks and giving back. We believe in breaking the rules. That there should be no speed limit to how fast we go and how much we give. We believe in love - that to do great work you must love what you do. Our craft is our pride, our product is our joy and giving back is our profit. We'd love the opportunity to partner with you and make your dream living space a reality.
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4336 E Alexander Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89115, United States
This project is the first new build office to be approved with shipping containers construction within a Conservation area in central London. The containers are sprayed hues of red and yellow to match the original glazed bricks of the surrounding Listed Buildings.
Simon Astridge (on the project): "I want my clients to walk into a space and not be able to keep their hands in their pockets. I want them to touch the different hues, textures and colours of the tiled products. I want them to run their fingers over the walls and the floor. The porcelain gallery project allowed us to achieve our goals of sensorial architecture. Attention was paid to encompassing the rich history of Hatton Garden within the design, with the use of shipping containers representing the industrial heritage through to smaller details such as the antique light fittings and custom display cabinets designed to mimic and communicate the significance of the jewellery workshops still prevalent in the area.
The project is rooted within its context by orientating towards a mature locust tree and with the colours of the shipping containers taken from the surrounding grade listed buildings and classical red and yellow hues of London brick. Our celebratory concept for everything the visitor touches to be clay starts as soon as they enter the gallery with the gentle touch of the ceramic buzzer, this concept extends throughout the project with everything from the extruded stair handrail to the slender door handles being made from 100% natural clay. We meticulously designed all the pieces and their unique glazes with our ceramicist Emma Louise Payne."
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Address: 45 Leather Ln, Holborn, London EC1N 7TJ, UK
Simon Astridge Architecture Workshop
The Workshop is far more than an award winning architecture practice. It is an assemblage of skilled architects, designers and crafts-people, who contribute through a collaborative process in the delivery of our projects. It is these people, their wisdom, their material knowledge, their working processes and dedication that define the Workshop. When you work with us, you gain access to these practised people and their craftsmanship. We believe in making, imagining, listening, learning, and empowering Workshop members, our collaborators and clients. Art, music, travelling, cuisine, words, wine, clothes, people and exhibitions inspire and inform our projects. Roger is our mentor, Sam supplies our porcelain, Luke, Mark, Wayne, Marcin and Rolandas manage our construction sites, Tyrone is our Engineer, Colin designs our kitchens, Emma makes our ceramics, Martin bends our metal, Nicholas photographs projects, Guy renders our clay, Bill is our embroider, Andy supplies our sanitary ware, Steve is our woodman and so on. We view these people who help us deliver our projects as Workshop members. Our portfolio and skills extend across many scales and sectors, from residential, retail, education, restaurants, and office design, to furniture, and product design.
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Unit 5.08 Clerkenwell Workshops, 27/31 Clerkenwelll Close, London EC1R 0AT, UK
