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Atelier Riri devised a creative way to make living inside a shipping container in Indonesia’s tropical climate both comfortable and economical. The architects layered recycled pine, glass wool, and planter mesh on top of the home to help keep temperatures down.

In addition to saving on construction costs, upcycling an old container can be an eco-friendly alternative to building from the ground up.

The two structures are positioned at either side of the plot to enhance privacy.

The deck of Champa also features teak and furniture designed by Mary and Kundan.

They built gym adjacent to Champa first as a text project to learn from.

“We really got to know the land before we did any of the positioning,” Mary says.

The fabrics and cushions reflect the couple's wide-ranging travels to find materials for furniture and textiles.

Mary is especially fond of the outdoor shower, which she uses year-round.

The bathroom of Champa is tiled and opens to an outdoor shower.

The cabinetry is fabricated by a local Indian craftsman styled in the manner of modern German and Italian kitchens at a fraction of the cost.

The floors are vitrified tile with a matte finish and concrete color on top of a thermal layer of extruded

The orientation of the houses immerse them in views of the landscape and optimize seasonal sunlight exposure and shading.

Mary and Kundan Bhullar built a shipshape country escape that sits lightly on the land in the Aravalli hills near Gurgaon, India.

Floor Plan of the Container Houses by RSDA

The patio of Chameli is decked with teak, and the wall is clad in plywood topped with wood veneer.

The two houses are named after the family dogs who perished before the project finished,

The orientation of the homes on the site optimizes seasonal sun exposure and shading, along with views of the Aravalli hills.

Floor Plan of Cabin House by Taliesyn Design & Architecture

“We were very clear that we didn’t want the entire plot to be built upon,” says Parinita. “We wanted a large garden space. Probably the garden space is larger than the built-up area.”