Europe has emerged as a hub for innovative shipping container architecture, blending sustainability with cutting-edge design.From urban housing solutions to remote retreats, architects across the continent are repurposing shipping containers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing structures.
This section showcases a curated selection of European projects that exemplify the versatility of shipping container architecture.These include modular container homes in the UK, prefabricated structures in Scandinavia, and off-grid designs in the Mediterranean.
The significance of these projects lies in their contribution to sustainable living and efficient construction practices.By utilizing repurposed shipping containers, these designs reduce waste and promote eco-friendly building methods.The modular nature of containers allows for rapid assembly and adaptability to various environments.
Explore the articles below to discover how European architects are redefining spaces through shipping container architecture.
Here is another project involving the shipping container, this time from France. The shipping container becomes a perfect solution because of the narrowness of the space. The owner wished to enlarge the living and dining room and to have a new room with an adjacent bathroom. The new building is an extension to an old house in suburban area of a district in the city of Nantes, France.Read More »Contemporary House Extension From Shipping Containers
Green Frame House designed by Studio Astori De Ponti Associati was led by architects Antonia Astori, Nicola De Ponti and Ester Pirotta, who worked in collaboration with Art Container. The two story home is composed of six standard containers configured in a staggered stack to add variation to the design.Read More »Green Frame House for Sustainable Container Housing in Italy
Infiniski combined with James & Mau are amongst of our favourite shipping container home designers and builders. Casa El Tiemblo aka Casa Raulinski is another one of their creative recycled projects. Located in El Tiemblo in the province of Ávila, Spain, this shipping container home was completed within six months for a budget of 140,000 euros. Read More »Casa El Tiemblo aka Casa Rauliniski – Shipping Container Home by Infiniski and James & Mau
