Here a shipping container was recycled and transformed into a guest house. Guest houses are a type of building that doesn’t usually need consideration of size and amenities to build — it’s just an extra space with some privacy — which makes it kind of an ideal project for shipping container building.
Containers are practically synonymous with sustainable architecture. After they get old and no longer fit to carry cargo, some are transformed into housing. So if you like to treat your guests well and want to offer something beyond a simple guest room, a container like this can be one of the solutions you consider.
The first impression for a visitor, you might consider, is that there is a nice place to spend a few days. The colorful details of the bank and the chairs are say immediately that this is a cheerful and cozy place. Notice also the charming garden on the roof of the guest house. It is not only aesthetic, but also functional, it serves to reduce the transmission of heat.
The used shipping container is only 30 square meters — well planned and decorated tastefully. The wooden floor makes the most of the natural warmth and helps break down a little the air of being in an “industrial” shipping container.
The guest house has a full bathroom with sink, toilet and hot shower.
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