container house

Upon entering the home, a central gathering of clerestory windows immediately focuses the view. Architects Bridgett Shank and Megan Carter refer to this architectural feature as a ‘light monitor.’

Link Farm House by Slade Architecture

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City Cabin | Olson Kundig

Nine shipping containers form the basis of this new multigenerational house near Denver.

While shopping for containers, Hill was instantly drawn to this one’s existing blue color and chose to buy it and leave it as is. Poteet added floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to allow light in, as well as a cantilevered overhang to shade a window on the left side, which houses a small garden storage area.

The distinctively designed property has a strong connection with its surroundings. Glass-enclosed bridges join the towers, and sliding glass doors seamlessly connect with the outdoor space.

The house has two modules: a living space on the left and a utilities, laundry, and outdoor kitchen on the right.

The timber-clad home's natural palette takes cues from the desert landscape.

"The family are very close-knit with a lot of nostalgia for a cottage that their grandparents once owned. Things like cedar shakes, painted pine paneling, handmade bed quilts, and ceramic tiles reminiscent of quilt patterns bring those memories back. The clients' children are now young parents with contemporary taste and needs, so the design had to feel youthful," says Hope.

Stacked sliding doors achieve an open corner in the dining room for a seamless connection with the outdoors.

Off-Grid Guesthouse by Anacapa Architecture