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Standard-sized homes ingeniously crafted from six to nine shipping containers, offering generous living spaces tailored to modern lifestyles, blending sustainability with spaciousness through innovative design and modular construction.

Chelan Container Home
Number of Containers Used: 6
Levels: 2
Square Footage: 1920
Bedroom(s): 3
Bathroom(s): 2.5

Location: Leavenworth, Washington

More information: A distinctive aspect of this container residence is the massive sliding doors, measuring 22 feet in length, which conceal the expansive glass doors on the ground level. Crafted from the removed container sidewalls, these doors, in conjunction with the standard end doors of the containers, provide complete security for the first floor of the house.

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C-Home Hudson
Number of Containers Used: 6
Levels: 2
Square Footage: 1920
Bedroom(s): 3
Bathroom(s): 2.5

Location: Hudson, New York

More information: The home's construction utilized off-site fabrication, with containers selected and modified at a New Jersey depot to create open spaces and specific rooms. Container surfaces were sandblasted to achieve their unique orange patina, then sealed to prevent further deterioration.

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Hamptons Beach Box
Number of Containers Used: 6
Levels: 2
Square Footage: 1942
Bedroom(s): 4
Bathroom(s): 2.5

Location: Amagansett, New York
Developer: Andrew Anderson at MAP Built

More information: In the floorplan, designers opted for the favored upside-down layout, placing bedrooms on the lower level and reserving the second floor for public spaces like the living room and kitchen. This design choice is practical, ensuring that the areas where owners and guests typically spend the most time offer optimal views.

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Canon City Container Cabin
Number of Containers Used: 7
Levels: 2
Square Footage: 1280
Bedroom(s): 2
Bathroom(s): 2

Location: Canon City, Colorado

More information: The containers form two first-floor wings, each comprising two 20-foot containers aligned with a 90-degree turned 40-footer. On the second floor, two 20-foot containers sit atop the 40-footer, also turned 90 degrees. This configuration establishes a three-sided courtyard on the ground level and an entrance area partially sheltered by the second-floor containers.

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Rochester Road Container House
Number of Containers Used: 7
Levels: 2
Square Footage: 2350
Bedroom(s): 3
Bathroom(s): 3

Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Contractor/Developer: Drake Boroja and ModEco Development

More information: Inside the home, container elements are proudly displayed, with visible corrugations on ceilings and exposed container sides in the living room. Modern features like bamboo floors and gourmet kitchen appliances add to the contemporary vibe. Bedrooms are upstairs, dividing public and private areas, while ample windows ensure abundant natural light, challenging perceptions of container homes.

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Maison Container
Number of Containers Used: 8
Levels: 2
Square Footage: 2240
Bedroom(s): 3

Location: Lille, France
Architect/Developer: Patrick Partouche

More information: Constructed in 2010 for a total budget of approximately €221.000 (around $250,000 USD).

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