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The Container House Just look at the photo of the colorful structure posted below (Photo # 1). Could anyone please imagine why this structure has been built and why each of the compartments of the structure looks like a shipping Container? Could the structure be a temporary home where the owner could visit to spend times during holidays or the weekends with the members of his family, friends and relatives to pass time? Could it be used for a permanent home? It is needless to say that the structure is not a high rise building. It could not be more than three storied tall. However, the structure has enough space inside and around the house. The three storied structure is located in a residential housing society in the city of Dhaka- still a hidden secret from the prying eyes of Dhakaites! Here below is an extract from the article written by Supriti Sarker, and published in a local English News paper, that tells us in detail about a house which stands majestically in a city that has now transformed into a concrete Jungle: Quote... One step onto the plot, and a sense of calm and stillness sets upon you just as the architects intended. Past the entrance, the first sight to befall your eyes is the harmony between the greenery and large open spaces within the structure. As I breathe in the serenity, and walk towards the front of the house, a juvenile almond tree at the atrium welcomes me, adorned with floating Mason jar candles. A wire mesh screen with aluminum pergolas covers the top of the tree. Hints of green vines were steadily growing to cover the mesh and protect the sapling for many summers to come; this young tree resides in the central triple height of the house, beckoning in fresh air for ventilation. The front lawn made me nostalgic. All you see is green, the perfect place for to run around, riding their bicycles, while the elders sit in the gazebo, sipping tea, sharing a laugh while watching over the little ones. The staircase that sweeps upwards surrounds the tree, never barring its presence as one walks to and fro between the floors, from one container room to the other, that are secured on steel column-beam structures. Every room on every floor stays true to the theme of relaxation and tranquility with large windows, beckoning in natural light and the neutral colours of the furniture and interior to complement one another. Materials for the walls, floors and stairs comes from abandoned wooden decks used in ships, and interestingly enough, the architects chose to preserve that ‘rustic’ feel rather than mask it…Unquote Supriti Sarkar has concluded his article as follows: Quote….Although at a glance this is a container house, it does create a space around itself; one of a kind home, that exudes rural vibes onto a modern structure.” Escape Den” is the weekend getaway within Dhaka, without the inconvenience of traveling miles away from urban life…Unquote Yes, ‘Escape Den’ is the name of the container House. Source: Supriti Sarkar,The Daily Star. Photo Credit: Hasan Saifuddin Chandan           |
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Is it not wonderful to live in such a escape den located in a noisy Mega City?
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What an unusual and interesting oasis from city life! Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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You are absolutely right,Mrs. Joe. Thank you so much. Take care and Stay happy and cheerful.
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What a beautiful spot to go to and reflect from the business of a city. We all need those at times. Great post LookLook.
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What a fun, creative, unusual way to relax after a hard day at work or for the weekend. Very interesting and fun. When you said container house, I was thinking as green house.
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There has been many styles of houses designed around containers, some even linked together underground. This house in the photo looks creative and very strong. Thanks for the pics.  Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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What a beautiful spot to go to and reflect from the business of a city. We all need those at times. Great post LookLook.
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What a fun, creative, unusual way to relax after a hard day at work or for the weekend. Very interesting and fun. When you said container house, I was thinking as green house.
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There has been many styles of houses designed around containers, some even linked together underground. This house in the photo looks creative and very strong. Thanks for the pics.
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Yes Deborahsu, such a peaceful place is unique for meditating alone and feel God's presence! The Architects have done a wonderful job which would attract visitors from all corners of the city at least for once if not for more! Hope you are doing fine. Take care.
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Look, A university in the north of France has built a student residence with containers. The students like the way the "rooms" are furnished but say the metal staircase joining the structures is far too noisy.
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Look, A university in the north of France has built a student residence with containers. The students like the way the "rooms" are furnished but say the metal staircase joining the structures is far too noisy. The students everywhere in the world expect everything as shipshape! Perhaps students of this particular dormitory in France are no different. May be the students would like the noisy metal Staircase if someone can spread the idea that the noise is nothing but a new kind of fission Music!
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Hmm... Unusual and creative, but I'm not sure I'd like to live in that type of house...It seems not to have privacity?... Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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Hmm... Unusual and creative, but I'm not sure I'd like to live in that type of house...It seems not to have privacity?...
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Thanks Karin for your precise comments on the blog! I like the house too. It has been built on a land measuring around 14400 square feet surrounded by boundary walls. I have since decided to discuss about the design of the house with my daughter who is an Architect living in New Zealand now with her two daughters and husband when they would come to visit us this year. Hope you are doing fine.Take care and stay cheerful as usual. look
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