In 2002, USM Ltd. created three short-term artist accommodation spaces for the Cove Park Artists’ Retreat. Six 8’ x 20’ containers were combined to create three en-suite cube units (two containers per unit). Each unit provides kitchen, sitting, bedroom and bathroom (with shower) spaces. The project is sited at the edge of Loch Long and each unit provides two sets of sliding glass doors that permit views and allow access to a decked balcony overlooking the lake. (more…)
The Badgast artist-in-residence studio is an amazing architectural gem located on the coast of the Netherlands. Made from shipping containers, not only does it provide an eco-friendly, practical and cozy place to stay, but it also offers up more than enough room for any artist to get down to work! (more…)
A striking example of shipping container architecture, Platoon Kunsthalle serves as an exciting and inspiring new exhibit hall and art center in Seoul, Korea. Built from standard shipping containers by Graft Lab Architects, the Kunsthalle, provides a gorgeous modern space where new ideas thrive and creativity is let loose. The building opened last April and houses art studio space, exhibit areas, a restaurant and bar, as well as lots of open space to gather. (more…)
In 2009, Inhabitat brought exciting news of a beautiful new shipping container art center opening up in Seoul, and we’ve just discovered that it has a sister structure in Gwangju that rivals both its cool factor and creative contribution to the Korean community. Called Platoon Kunsthalle Gwangju, the newer building is made up of dark grey and orange cargo containers, and houses emerging art and subculture exhibitions as well as an event hall and bar. Click through our gallery to peek inside this intriguing space. (more…)
