‘maison container lille’ by patrick partouche, lille, france image © manuel djamdjian all images courtesy of patrick partouche
french architect patrick partouche has recently completed ‘maison container lille’, a single family residence created from eight shipping containers within the countryside of lille, france. the stacked units combine to generate 208 square meters of living space which overlook a field with cows through a facade of glazed panels. the original doors on the ground and upper level may be opened or closed from the outside for privacy or to protect from direct sunlight. resting upon reinforced concrete foundations, the dwelling was installed within three days on-site. the maritime containers were transported by truck and placed during construction with a crane.
exterior image © manuel djamdjian
large polycarbonate and glass bay windows with low-e coating and argon gas infill clad the front and rear elevation, serving as a thermal bridge and providing plenty of natural light. the removed corrugated sheets were introduced as decorative elements within the living spaces. the exterior complies with local regulations while the interior material palette of galvanized steel, poppy red columns and wood generates an industrial atmosphere as desired by the inhabitants.
upper level image © manuel djamdjian
(left) facade detail (right) oprning the shipping container doors images © manuel djamdjian
(left) living area (right) kitchin images © manuel djamdjian
hammock suspended within the living area image © manuel djamdjian
living and dining area image © manuel djamdjian
(left) dining area (right) spiral stair to upper level images © manuel djamdjian
(left) top of stair (right) downward view of galvanized steel stairs images © manuel djamdjian
upper level steel grate catwalks image © manuel djamdjian
(left) children’s play area (right) bedroom images © manuel djamdjian
corridor image © manuel djamdjian
children’s bedroom image © manuel djamdjian
(left) polycarbonate windows produce privacy for the bathroom (right) partial solid facade screens the bathtub images © manuel djamdjian
delivery of components to site
containers rest upon concrete foundations
a crane stacks the upper level into place
placing upper level container into its final location
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
roof plan
elevation
elevation
elevation
project info:
program: single-family year: 2010 area: 240m ² duration of studies / work duration: 6 months / 6 months specific materials used: recycled and managed eight containers, terracotta, metal, wood, polycarbonate, glass
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design-aerobics 2012: POP-UP course january 17 – march 17, 2012
this online design course will take a look at temporary structures, from living quarters and exhibition stands to container stores and market stalls, exploring the concept of ‘pop-up’ architecture. for more information on design-aerobics courses and how to enroll click here.
