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This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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For each person, the definition of a dream house is different. While some are more fond of traditional dwellings, others are looking for new and innovative ways to build their perfect home. While building a house out of shipping containers is not exactly new, some people still manage to surprise us with their skills and ability to transform ugly metal boxes into cozy homes.

Recently, one such transformation received a lot of attention on Facebook. In one of the groups where people are sharing houses made out of containers, one man shared the before and after photos of the stunning project he did. Built among the green scenery in the Waikato region, New Zealand, the beautiful house is already on sale. Scroll down below to find out more!

More info: Trade Me

This beautiful house was built using shipping containers

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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“Elevated with grandeur, on top of the north facing site of 6,221 square metres, the main home incorporates twelve shipping containers as part of its detailed construction and really does have an attractive commanding presence,” the house listing on Trade Me reads.

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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It started off like this

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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The main house (the residence also includes a small cottage and a garage) was built using 12 shipping containers. For those interested in how much the project could cost, Refresh Renovations writes that a shipping container alone could set you back somewhere from $3,000 to $10,000.

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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“The main home incorporates twelve shipping containers as part of its detailed construction”

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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“Designed with an industrial scale and theme, the open plan living areas feature a high atrium that houses a significant and prominent staircase interlinking the second-storied living spaces. Natural light is prevalent throughout the dwelling that features individual living zones, up to six bedrooms, three toilets, three bathrooms, and polished concrete floors to complete the industrial theme,” the description of the house reads.

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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The designers of the house went for an industrial style

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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The house also has a pool in its front yard

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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“The pool design provides an infinity effect from the large north deck, accessed by a glass automatic door of the largest proportion,” the sellers write.

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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While the space inside is open and lets in a lot of light

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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“Clever design elements through this space provide a view corridor all the way through the ground floor to the neighbouring lake area contributing to the spatial grandeur. Intricate bespoke lighting, quality bathroom tiling and a wood burning fire are just a small fraction of the form and content on offer that only can be appreciated by viewing.”

The listing reads that there are up to 6 bedrooms in the house

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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Together with three toilets and three bathrooms

This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning

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Elise Williams 4 years ago

Aunt Messy, brand NEW UNUSED shipping containers, which as an architect I would only recommend to my clients, are $8,000.00 US totalling $96,00. US. You couldn't have a new home in the US with basement, main level, floor above it and roof for that price. Shipping containers are very easy to insulate to the highest ratings and also the "scrap" metal that's cut away to make entryways into other rooms can be used in many other ways. Container homes are perfect for solar panel placement or you can easily put in lovely gardens. Again lowering your cost for green energy and insulation. Main cost - window glass. With electrical cables, plumbing also at minimum cost, while smooth polished concrete, underheated floors are less than in typical house. The swimming pool is about 1/5 the cost of a standard pool. The H/VAC is easily accomplished with 90 % of the duct work in the ceiling except as I previously mentioned is underneath the Heated, concrete or tiled floor. House shown apx. $368,000.

31points

Hotrobot 4 years ago

I am so tired of people acting like spending over a quarter of a million dollars or more on a house is obtainable for the average person and that a container home is some how the solution to your housing problem. The amount of cash you have to have to get this going is insane. This is not the great savior of the environment or the housing market. This is just more house porn marketed to those who will never own homes.

19points

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Beans 4 years ago

Not sure where you are getting your info on insulation but shipping container homes have literally no insulation room in them therefore they are notoriously hard to insulate. I'd like to see a source on your 'easy to insulate' claim -- they have a low clearance and width and require a lot of energy to heat and cool. Look up: "Whats wrong with shipping containers," on treehugger for sources. They say that its much better to recycle the steel than waste it on a non-green house. Much better to make 100% sustainable housing off the grid with no carbon footprint than waste time trying to fit a container to the needs of a human.

5points

Zoe's Mom 4 years ago

There is no way you could buy a house for that amount in California; no where in California so please don't group all of US in that amount. Neither in New York or Los Angeles.

5points

Aunt Messy 4 years ago

Slab on grade construction is crazy expensive and fraught with complications. Running a heated floor directly on a concrete slab is a short sighted "savings" that will result in spending a fortune when something goes wrong with the heat. Add to that the fact that you either have to resort to elaborate drainage systems or water the foundation (depending on where you are) to maintain stability...and I'd still say hard pass.

2points

Rissie 4 years ago

All of what you're saying is nonsense. They need to be reinforced to begin with And with every alteration, this becomes harder and harder. Insulation takes away a lot from the akward size. It's also necessary to add extra insulation compared to wood or bricks because metal is way too good a conductor. New containers are not a very environmental friendly building material and it's also just butt ugly to look at. That being my personal opinion of course.

1point

Kelly Jordan 2 years ago

Does anyone know how to get the name and contact info of the architect? We want to build this house - with a few adjustments - and need to get the blueprints ASAP!

0points

Lyra Fortune 4 years ago

They may have gotten confused because its in the Waikato and we dont use USD over here

0points

Kay Cog 4 years ago

That is not true. I live in georgia and you can get a house built for $90000 here

0points

Troux 4 years ago

When your doomsday cult wins the lottery and you decide to upgrade "The Compound."

19points

okpkpkp 4 years ago

Exactly how I feel.

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

There is a huge surplus of shipping containers since the US now exports far less than it gets into ports. I wish they'd use them for residences for those in need. They could be made comfortable at a very low cost.

16points

Joey Marlin 4 years ago

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Elise Williams 4 years ago

Aunt Messy, brand NEW UNUSED shipping containers, which as an architect I would only recommend to my clients, are $8,000.00 US totalling $96,00. US. You couldn't have a new home in the US with basement, main level, floor above it and roof for that price. Shipping containers are very easy to insulate to the highest ratings and also the "scrap" metal that's cut away to make entryways into other rooms can be used in many other ways. Container homes are perfect for solar panel placement or you can easily put in lovely gardens. Again lowering your cost for green energy and insulation. Main cost - window glass. With electrical cables, plumbing also at minimum cost, while smooth polished concrete, underheated floors are less than in typical house. The swimming pool is about 1/5 the cost of a standard pool. The H/VAC is easily accomplished with 90 % of the duct work in the ceiling except as I previously mentioned is underneath the Heated, concrete or tiled floor. House shown apx. $368,000.

31points

Hotrobot 4 years ago

I am so tired of people acting like spending over a quarter of a million dollars or more on a house is obtainable for the average person and that a container home is some how the solution to your housing problem. The amount of cash you have to have to get this going is insane. This is not the great savior of the environment or the housing market. This is just more house porn marketed to those who will never own homes.

19points

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Beans 4 years ago

Not sure where you are getting your info on insulation but shipping container homes have literally no insulation room in them therefore they are notoriously hard to insulate. I'd like to see a source on your 'easy to insulate' claim -- they have a low clearance and width and require a lot of energy to heat and cool. Look up: "Whats wrong with shipping containers," on treehugger for sources. They say that its much better to recycle the steel than waste it on a non-green house. Much better to make 100% sustainable housing off the grid with no carbon footprint than waste time trying to fit a container to the needs of a human.

5points

Zoe's Mom 4 years ago

There is no way you could buy a house for that amount in California; no where in California so please don't group all of US in that amount. Neither in New York or Los Angeles.

5points

Aunt Messy 4 years ago

Slab on grade construction is crazy expensive and fraught with complications. Running a heated floor directly on a concrete slab is a short sighted "savings" that will result in spending a fortune when something goes wrong with the heat. Add to that the fact that you either have to resort to elaborate drainage systems or water the foundation (depending on where you are) to maintain stability...and I'd still say hard pass.

2points

Rissie 4 years ago

All of what you're saying is nonsense. They need to be reinforced to begin with And with every alteration, this becomes harder and harder. Insulation takes away a lot from the akward size. It's also necessary to add extra insulation compared to wood or bricks because metal is way too good a conductor. New containers are not a very environmental friendly building material and it's also just butt ugly to look at. That being my personal opinion of course.

1point

Kelly Jordan 2 years ago

Does anyone know how to get the name and contact info of the architect? We want to build this house - with a few adjustments - and need to get the blueprints ASAP!

0points

Lyra Fortune 4 years ago

They may have gotten confused because its in the Waikato and we dont use USD over here

0points

Kay Cog 4 years ago

That is not true. I live in georgia and you can get a house built for $90000 here

0points

Troux 4 years ago

When your doomsday cult wins the lottery and you decide to upgrade "The Compound."

19points

okpkpkp 4 years ago

Exactly how I feel.

0points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

There is a huge surplus of shipping containers since the US now exports far less than it gets into ports. I wish they'd use them for residences for those in need. They could be made comfortable at a very low cost.

16points

Joey Marlin 4 years ago

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