Incubo house from containers
Shipping containers are very convenient anda relatively inexpensive material for construction. Using shipping containers for residential buildings has a number of advantages, such as reducing the overall cost of the project and the time required to complete the work. Thanks to the imagination of architect and designer Maria Jose Trejos, eight metal “boxes” were transformed into a unique two-story house made from Incubo containers, located in Costa Rica.
External composition
The container house is made in an original waystyle that combines industrial design and natural elements. The central element of the mansion, around which it is built, is an old massive cedar. This cedar is important for the overall layout of the house, it is visible from almost all rooms.
Facades of a container house from the courtyard sideare covered with bamboo screens, which are in perfect harmony with the texture of the cedar bark. In addition to the natural aesthetics, the screens protect the interior of the house from the summer heat and sun rays.
Wide roof overhangs also help to createshade and protect the living room from the heat. The various windows and openings continue to create a cooling effect due to cross ventilation, so there is no need to install air conditioners in the mansion. In addition, the abundance of openings allows natural light to freely penetrate into every corner of the building, which reduces the use of electric lighting during the day to almost zero. These energy-saving solutions significantly save the family's utility bills.
Interior design in a container house
Interior design of a large spaciousThe living room is a radical departure from the industrial aesthetic of shipping containers. Low sofas with bright velvet upholstery and coffee tables made from wooden pallets create an atmosphere of warm coziness and delicate eclecticism.
Large iron gates can be completelyrise, opening up views of the street and filling the space with light and air. There is also a standard entrance door nearby for those times when the owners prefer a more private lifestyle. Opposite the entrance, on the second level, there is a work area.
The wall of the container house facing the courtyard,is made entirely of glass, allowing you to admire the tall cedar. Interestingly, the steps of the staircase leading to the second floor are made from cut branches of the same cedar.
Transitions from one module of the house to anotherequipped as an art gallery with paintings from the owner's collection. The gallery system for hanging paintings allows you to change the display as desired without damaging the walls.
A magnificent view of the cedar opens up from the dining room.The centerpiece is a dining table with a steel top and massive cedar legs. Six chairs are also made of cedar. The small kitchen, done in white with glossy panels, does not distract from the central elements of the interior. The living and dining rooms, like the rest of the mansion, are finished with wood from renewable sources, mixed plastic, bamboo and polished concrete, which is used for the flooring.
All three rooms on the second floor face thecourtyard. They are united by an open terrace with bamboo screens. This is a separate module of the building, a private area located above the dining area. On the roof, under white awnings, there is a summer area where you can relax and sunbathe.
The container house is also equipped with a collection systemrainwater, solar panels, long-lasting LED lighting. All the eco-friendly solutions together make this mansion truly Earth Friendly, that is, friendly to nature and ecology.
