The compact weekend retreat has been designed to withstand the elements and for longevity—an approach that resulted in an overall cost of more than $300K. “We had to overengineer some elements as it’s such a remote location that repairs and replacements would be difficult,” says architect Leon van der Westhuizen. “In the end, that all added up.”  Photo 9 of 16 in Budget Breakdown: This Remote Prefab Hideaway Built From Shipping Containers Cost $300K

Budget Breakdown: This Remote Prefab Hideaway Built From Shipping Containers Cost $300K

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The compact weekend retreat has been designed to withstand the elements and for longevity—an approach that resulted in an overall cost of more than $300K. "We had to over-engineer some elements as it’s such a remote location that repairs and replacements would be difficult," says architect Leon van der Westhuizen. "In the end, that all added up."