The Box - Architectural Solutions with Containers
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (719 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 303768173X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Whether as single units, piled on top of each other, or placed in a row, covered or cut open – contemporary architecture uses containers as extremely versatile elements for a great variety of contexts. Shipping containers are the most conspicuous symbol of the globalized world economy – 20 or 40 feet of pure steel reduced to the essentials. They are robust, standardized, inexpensive, universally available, and quickly assembled. The contemporary projects presented in this volume showcase the many functional and creative faces of the utilization of containers. Almost everything seems possible in the developing field of container architecture.. Their esthetic of practicality accommodates minimalistic temporary solutions, experimental design concepts, as well as highly demanding and complex buildin
Nice overview of container structures. Great photos and these include the plans. Some of them can be found online, but you can save yourself a lot of time with this collection in one place.. WoW WoW, is for the most part. Well written and well planned too. I keep this on my desk and number of my clients find it totally fascinating. "It is below my expectations as it doesn't include detailed" according to Amazon Customer. It is below my expectations as it doesn't include detailed information about container remodeling tips as well as pros and cons.