BEAUTIFUL NINE 40-FT SHIPPING CONTAINERS HOME Main House Overview Located in Denver's Chaffee Park neighborhood, this remarkable shipping container residence stands as a testament to innovative architecture and sustainable living. The home ingeniously incorporates nine 40-foot shipping containers into its structure. Architectural Design The main house features a unique layout with: - Two banks of four containers each (two parallel containers on two levels) - A ninth container connecting the banks at the rear - A dramatic central living space with 25-foot ceilings - Large roof trusses spanning the open middle section - A breezeway-style design allowing cross-ventilation Interior Features The home's thoughtful design ncludes: - First Floor: - Large media room spanning two containers - Two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms - Spacious kitchen with a 14-foot soapstone island - Mixed finishes including light and dark cabinets, quartz, and copper countertops - Second Floor: - Three bedrooms and two bathrooms - Master suite with private balcony - Custom catwalk connecting different areas - Unique features like a live-edge wooden barn door Design Elements The home showcases numerous distinctive features: - Custom welded steel staircase with wooden laminate treads - Abundant natural light through clerestory windows - White walls throughout to maximize brightness - Mix of custom-built furniture - Combination of family heirlooms and store-bought pieces - Creative touches like a colorful moped display under the stairs Additional Container Apartment Above the detached garage, the family added: - Two additional containers with a 10-foot gap between them - External steel support structure - Full kitchen and living room - Two bedrooms (one with bunk beds) - Full bathroom - Large front porch - Separate entrance via custom metal staircase Outdoor Space The exterior features: - Built-in outdoor kitchen using repurposed container walls - Unique gabion chairs (welded steel cages filled with concrete debris - Custom landscaping - Multiple outdoor living spaces Sustainability and Innovation The project demonstrates: - Creative reuse of shipping containers - Integration of sustainable building practices - Cost-effective construction through repurposing materials - Flexible living spaces suitable for multi-family use - Successful blend of industrial and modern residential design This container home stands as an inspiring example of sustainable architecture, showing how industrial materials can be transformed into a comfortable, stylish living space while maintaining environmental consciousness and practical functionality.
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