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After living with the original exterior for a while, Bryan had the shell buffed to its natural silver finish. “I think it's the most gorgeous thing in the world,” says Bryan of the Airstream’s iconic shape.

Shipping container architecture is certainly nothing new—but this upcycled shipping container nestled into a hillside site in Terrasini, Italy, is an impressive interpretation of the typology. Dubbed the “Container Suite”, it’s surrounded by prickly pears and features an enormous glazed facade overlooking the landscape.

After two years at sea with their family of five, a couple continues their tiny house lifestyle by renovating a rundown Airstream.

If you're itching to join the enticing #vanlife movement taking over your Instagram feed, but don't quite have the skills to trick out your own van, don't worry—you can always have one revamped for you. In this roundup, we've rounded up seven companies here to help.

Living Vehicle's T27 Life model starts at $150,000, and the company is launching more affordable units this summer.

Georgia, Dining Room / Front dining room with adjustable table and Maple top.

This stunning high-end renovation is also by ARC Airstreams. Called the English country retreat, it features not only quality furnishings and fittings but also leadlight windows and a fully functional fireplace.

This stunning renovation of an Airstream Motorhome was created by professional Airstream designers American Retro Caravans.

Megan Blossom and Reiko Igarashi completed the modern interior decor and styling, finding inspiration from the building's rich history. The designers retained much of the original character: the carved wooden handrail remains on the stair, wood trim and wainscot accent the walls, and original doors are re-purposed as custom millwork.

The 27-foot retro trailer needed work done on both the interior and exterior.