shipping containers

Ryan Johnston, a longtime collaborator of Patrick’s, designed and built the sound system. The stove is by Morsø; the sectional is from IKEA.

The bed is designed to be multifunctional with wall cushions that can adapt for watching TV.

The minimalist bathroom with a walk-in shower is dressed in marble and comes with Molton Brown® toiletries.

"The refined interior shells of the containers are clad with self-finished surfaces such as stone and stained and natural plywood, optimizing high-performance materials to maximize internal dimensions, durability, and longevity," notes the Stow-Away team. "The containers are designed to function as self-contained independent structures."

The end face of the containers were cut out and replaced with a fixed double-glazed window that spans the height of the unit. The glass is fritted on the lower part for privacy.

Stow-Away Waterloo apartment floor plan

Stow-Away Waterloo floor plan

With multiple entrances on three sides of the home, the Vor 640 emphasizes connections to the outdoors. The main bedroom is a comfortable 16 feet long and features a large closet at one end. The living area could easily accommodate a sleeper sofa.

VMD one-bedroom model section

One-bedroom unit floor plan.

“The strength and durability of the shipping container structure allows the units to be placed on any terrain that can provide access to a large trailer and crane, and, as no complex foundations are necessary, minimal building permissions are required, thus eliminating time-consuming construction challenges,” note the architects.

RBA Studio Floor Plan and Sections

This shipping container office cantilevers over its concrete foundation by seven feet and draws utilities from the property’s 1930s residence.