Positioned 5 miles from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and designed by Todd Miller of Zeilger Buile, this 6,000sqft 3-storey property is made from 31 new 20ft shipping containers and contains a study, property workplace, workshop, fitness center space and a sparkling saltwater pool, as effectively as 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Furthermore it involves a 3000L water tank, satellite wiring and is solar prepared. All these attributes on their own are impressive, but the architectural elements of the shipping containers add that further touch of street chic to an currently luxuriously fascinating space.
The home sits on a 706m2 site in the Graceville region and overlooks views of the river. Walls of glazing opening up to decks on each level permitting for an immediate outdoor connection that makes it possible for the cooling breezes of the tropical Queensland climate to enter the various zones inside.
The front entry presents a reserved profile with visual interest getting developed by the textures of the containers as nicely as the extra wood detailing.
Stunning graffiti art creates a dynamic façade on the side of the home that blends harmoniously with the street chic elements of the shipping container aesthetic.
The colours inside the graffiti art are pulled from the deck rails above and pool just about the corner.
The saltwater pool performs double duty by providing a spot to swim and also by cooling the air ahead of it enters the house. While this side of the residence does not feature any graffiti art, the interior zone does.
The loved ones space adjacent to the pool attributes a massive canvas of contemporary graffiti, producing an quick connection to the art on the outdoors of the creating. Even the colours within the canvas are related to those utilized on the constructing art.
Just outside the family space a extended hall spans the width of the house, connecting the side yard with the entry and the flight of stairs in the foyer that leads to the living, kitchen and dining areas as effectively as 3 bedrooms, a study and a washroom.
The mixture of the galvanized pipes and corrugated steel walls create a unique industrial statement that creatively balances the wall of art. In addition the repeat pattern inside the ceiling of the wood cladding softens the all round scheme and creates a connectivity to the view beyond the door.
Wood is also employed in other inventive compositions such as the entry doors created of wood in different sizes and thicknesses
The stairs lead up to the social zone on the left and the private zones on the proper.
Although the decrease level featured an industrial aesthetic within the shipping container surrounds, this second level delivers a richer, warmer visual created with the deeper hued walls and whilst the walls are a quite deep shade, the large expanses of glazing keeps the rooms light and vibrant.
The post and beam architectural details belie the container building and the voids created by these specifics allows for double volume heights and big open strategy living.
The white of the kitchen cabinets pop against their charcoal backsplash even though the large hand pulls on the cabinetry play off of the shadow lines inside the container surround.
Appropriate next to the kitchen is the dining area, set within its personal container that has most of its sides removed, the container texture on the ceiling is reminiscent of board and bat8.
A hallway divides the social zone from the bedrooms and workplace whilst a stairway at the end of the hall leads to the Master Suite. The glitz of the lighting in the hallway is a entertaining contrast to the industrial surround.
Its remarkable how a lot of different textures have been utilized within this awesome house.
The bedroom zone of the Master Suite is enormous and features a massive walkin closet behind the headboard wall.
The private ensuite showcases an incredible wall mural that continues into the tub surround – totally outstanding.
This 31 shipping container house encompasses 3 levels of open spaces and exciting finishes. The exciting voids and artistic functions have produced a house that is each practical and thrilling. This is a house to be proud of in so several techniques.
Ziegler Construct
Photography by Peter and Brad
