Thursday, December 20, 2012

Shigeru Ban, - Onagawa, Japan, - Temporary Shipping Container Housing,


the firm initially embarked upon installing 1800 units of their 2 meter by 2 meter emergency partition system within 50 evacuation facilities. during the process,
A proposal for a three-storey structural framework to allow the stacking of 20 foot shipping containers
in a checkerboard fashion. this alternating arrangement allows for airy and open living spaces with built-in shelves and closets for storage,
These buildings may be constructed in many disaster situations and continue to be used as a long term residential solution due to their excellent seismic performance. three variations are formed by the placement of units, forming a 19.8 square meter unit for 1 to 2 individuals,
29.7 m2 for 3 to 4 inhabitants and 39.6 square meter residences accommodating more than 4 dwellers.
a community center and market are centrally located in the complex, offering a gathering space for community members.
The center's walls are formed with white shipping containers and are capped with a plywood gable roof. triangulated clerestory windows introduce natural daylight into the interior. the area for the food market is formed with a ring of containers.


http://www.shigerubanarchitects.com/SBA_WORKS/SBA_DRP/SBA_DRP_11/SBA_DRP_11.html

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Beijing Tonghe Shanzhi - Xhanxi Province, China - Luxury 35 Shipping Container Hotel

Designer Boutique Hotel
The 'xiang xiang pray house' located in the rural village of nan dazhan cun and designed by chinese firm tonghe shanzhi landscape design provides another high-quality facility in a vastly different environment spanning 5000 m2 using similar building methods. consisting of a compilation of 35 individual shipping containers, the five star hotel benefits from the advantages of using the prefabricated modules.

http://www.lvshedesign.net/

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Turner - Bishopsbourne, Launceston, Tasmania, - 7 Shipping Container Home


The house is being constructed from seven shipping containers, five on the ground floor and two on the second floor at the rural hamlet of Bishopsbourne south of Launceston.
Builders are currently plastering the interior and say the inside of the property is a typical family home with bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living areas.

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Jamie Durie, Top Design - Sydney, Australia, - 5 x 20 FT Container Studio Homes


Episode 1
The first challenge for contestants is to convert a shipping container into a practical home. It must contain a living area, sleeping area and eating space. The 10 contestants are broken up into two teams of five and given $25,000 and four days to complete the challenge.
They will use innovative ideas and creative techniques to maximise space and create comfortable, livable rooms

http://www.jamiedurie.com/site/books_mag_and_tv/Episode_1.aspx

http://www.portcontainerservices.com.au/top_design.htm

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Team 1






 

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Team 3




  
 




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Team 5