As well as being able to create whatever look and feel you want on the outside of shipping containers you can also do amazing things on the inside. Take a look at these examples of people doing wonderful things recycling wooden pallets to give a lovely warm feeling to the container interior. Visit the website […]
California has some of the strictest building regulations in the world and this De Maria designed Redondo beach house passed them all whilst still managing to look sleek and beautiful. The American Institute of Architects gave this home an award for innovative design. This just demonstrates how you incorporate recycled and sustainable building materials whilst […]
A good example of a simple pop up store with no outside cladding or finish. Demonstrates how suitable containers are for pop up retail stores with a great lay out inside. This Uniqlo Japanese clothing store is located in New York and was designed by LOT-EK. Easy to make, easy to locate, secure what more […]
Here’s a fine example of what can be done with containers, this 1920 sq foot home located in Canada designed by TLA Architects and built by NCK Builders Utilising 4×40 foot metal containers the owner was rejected by 4 building firms because the project was too complicated the project took 2 years but the results as […]
Bonaire is a former Netherlands Antilles located in the Caribbean. This holiday home was created from 2 containers. The property runs off-grid and has 4 solar panels on the roof giving ample 220V for all the LED lights, internet etc and small stuff. With great ocean views a great example of what can be built […]
Heres a stunning example of a beach house in New Zealand called the “Whangapoua Sled House” designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachen Architects, the Sled House is located in a coastal town that’s fighting beach erosion. The house is built on 2 huge beams that allow it to be moved if and when needed giving a great example of […]
Hi…. Welcome to the news section of Steel Yard Inc. As the use of shipping containers for commercial and residential uses explodes we will bring you examples that are being created from around the globe from some of the worlds leading Architects & Designers Chirstchurch in New Zealand was badly damaged in 2011 and a […]