Considering the immense popularity of recycled shipping container homes and buildings, extending the contained living trend to condos is the next logical step. A Japanese designer is planning a Metal Shutter House for New York’s West Chelsea district. Each of the nine duplexes has a roll up wall to open up the unit entirely to the sounds of the city. If that’s too much closeness, the units will have glass walls that can remain in place. The back wall opens as well on to a terrace.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Container-based Living
- The trend of recycled shipping container homes and buildings is evolving towards container condos.
- Modular Architecture
- The Metal Shutter House's modular design presents an opportunity to disrupt traditional multi-family residential construction methods.
- Flexible Living Spaces
- The Metal Shutter House's roll up walls and glass walls present an opportunity for the development of flexible living spaces that can adapt to changing needs and preferences.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- The use of recycled shipping containers and modular design concepts presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry.
- Construction
- The use of recycled shipping containers and modular design concepts presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry, particularly in multi-family residential properties.
- Architecture
- The Metal Shutter House's innovative design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design and construction practices.
