Pocket House
Residential for Cristina Menezes Arquitetura e Decoração Ltda
The project is a house inside a naval container with the use of the solar energy; dry construction generating less waste; thermo-acoustic treatment to do not use air conditioner; coatings and furniture made with recyclable materials. All of them based at the sustainability principles. The greatest challenge of this project was the respect with the small space! The total domain of the spatial proportions was crucial to meet the client's program: a bedroom; a bathroom; living with a dining room and a kitchen! All the furniture was carefully studied and designed to meet this concept!
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Unique Properties
It is a house within a standard 40-foot container . It is a sustainable architecture with mobility. Construction was only installation, without waste and faster. For the feeling of confinement , due to the small width , the side walls of the steel container were removed to insert the glass doors . This helped the ventilation and lighting , gave a beautiful view of the garden and brought nature indoors. To lose the reference floor , wall and ceiling , only a coating was used: Wood.
Tags
Architecture , Interior Design, Mobility, Living Small, Pocket House, Houses in a Container, Sustainability, Wood in Architecture.
Production Technology
The owner asked to do the interior design with materials which will remit him to the nature and of course all of them with the precepts of sustainability. The existing civil work was only the support base of the container. This kind of construction, dry construction, just with installation, it is very quickly and it is the best way for future transportations. All construction took ten days to be ready. It is an eco construction with mobility.
Design Challenge
The challenge of this project was the relationship with a small space. The domain of spatial proportions was crucial; knowledge of the principles of sustainability and its costs to meet the expectations of the completion of the project, following the client program: a room; a bathroom; living; dining room and a kitchen. All the furniture was carefully studied and designed to meet this concept. The correct choice of finishes and furnishings were important with a limited budget: 55.000 Dollars.
Project Duration
The project started on May 2013 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and the construction began on August 15th, 2013 and ended in August 25th, 2013.
Operation Flow
This solution for a house it is very important because it is reusing an old shipping container that , probably, it was a waste. It is a solution to recycle an old shipping container. And, it is a positive way for living small where you do not have much area.
Research
The most important point to be observed when you are using a container for the construction of a house is the right choice of coatings to ensure mobility without damage. You should use a coating that can withstand the efforts with the movements of transport. Also, you should use the acoustic and thermal treatment for the comfort to live.
Inspiration
It is a innovative way to live. Living small with sustainability and mobility. The eco principles were the great inspiration for this design.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Jomar Bragança Image #2: Photographer Jomar Bragança Image #3: Photographer Jomar Bragança Image #4: Photographer Jomar Bragança Image #5: Photographer Jomar Bragança
Project Overview
Pocket House Residential has been a Golden winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2015 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Cristina Menezes was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2016, a testament to excellence of their work Pocket House Residential .
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