Colorado Shipping Container House
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Location:
Breckenridge, Colorado
Square Footage:
Conditioned Area: 1,600 S.F.
Carport Area: 1,503 S.F.
Construction Date:
N/A
The architects at F9 Productions have completed the design of a unique and innovative custom home in Breckenridge, Colorado, crafted entirely out of shipping containers. This modern single-family residence offers 1,600 square feet of finished space, elevated above a two-car carport, providing expansive views of the Rocky Mountains.
Client Drivers & Unique Features:
- Shipping Container Construction: The home is composed of five 40-foot long “High Cube” shipping containers, creating a distinct and modern aesthetic.
- Elevated Design: The shipping containers are elevated on a web of steel stilts, maximizing views and creating a unique architectural form.
- Mountain Retreat: Designed as a mountain retreat, the home features a large master suite and bunk rooms accommodating four additional beds, making it perfect for family getaways.
Architectural Features:
- Generously Sized Windows and Sliding Glass Doors: Placed along the long edge of the shipping containers, these features invite natural light and provide seamless access to the 562 square foot deck, enhancing the connection to the surrounding natural environment.
- Deck: The spacious deck serves as an intermediate space between the natural and built environments, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
- Three Bedrooms and Three Bathrooms: The layout includes a harmonious kitchen, living, and dining area, providing a functional and comfortable living space.
Construction Type:
- Corten Steel: The exterior walls and roof are made of Corten steel, providing durability and resistance to the elements.
- Wood Framing and Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation: To combat the intense mountain weather, the shipping containers are furred with wood framing and filled with closed cell spray foam insulation, ensuring a cozy and warm interior even during harsh winters.
Energy Efficiency:
- Insulation: The use of closed cell spray foam insulation provides superior thermal resistance, keeping the interior comfortable in extreme weather conditions.
Interior Design:
- Open and Functional Layout: The interior design emphasizes an open and functional layout, with a harmonious kitchen, living, and dining area that promotes social interaction and family gatherings.
Unique Elements:
- Steel Stilts: Elevating the shipping containers on steel stilts not only enhances the views but also adds to the unique architectural character of the home.
- Shipping Container Integration: This project showcases F9 Productions’ expertise in integrating shipping containers into residential architecture, following their previous project with Eldorado Climbing Walls.
The Unique Shipping Container House in Breckenridge designed by Colorado Architects, F9 Productions is a testament to innovative design and the creative use of unconventional materials. By combining shipping containers and modern construction techniques, this home offers a distinctive and functional living space that embraces the beauty and challenges of its mountainous surroundings.
