Interview: NY architect Maziar Behrooz talks container homes
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Insta House is created from four recycled shipping containers (two on top of two)
Container Studio was originally conceived as a backyard Art Studio and sees the clever use of two standard shipping containers
The Container Studio was painted charcoal to blend in with its surrounding landscape
Container Studio by MB Architecture
Insta House is a prefab container home under US$100K
The Container Studio sees the clever use of two standard shipping containers perched over a 9 foot (2.7 meter) foundation wall/cellar
The Container Studio exuberates light and space, contrasting from its dark charcoal exterior
Container Studio was originally conceived as a backyard Art Studio
Each house is retrofitted in a factory-setting, before being delivered and erected onsite within seven days
Upper level: Container Studio by MB Architecture
Container Studio plans by MB Architecture
Container Studio plans by MB Architecture
The Insta House shipping container conversion is now available for purchase in the U.S.
Article Summary
Sturdy, convenient to transport and relatively cheap – these are some of the factors that have made the conversion of shipping containers into modern living and working spaces an ever growing trend. Maziar Behrooz is no stranger to this process and Gizmag recently caught up with the Manhattan-based architect to discuss his latest project.
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