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Pocket House Residential  by Cristina Menezes

Pocket House Residential

Golden A' Design Award Winner 2016

contemporary residential architecture, twilight photography, dusk atmosphere, steel frame construction, industrial aesthetic, adaptive reuse, slate blue, periwinkle gray, warm amber interior, honey-toned timber, cumaru wood cladding, horizontal planking, floor-to-ceiling glazing, transparent facade, rooftop terrace, glass balustrade, ornamental grasses, tropical landscaping, palm trees, mature deciduous trees, herringbone brick pathway, terracotta pavers, outdoor living, deck extension, sculptural seating, vintage motorcycle, wicker hanging chair, minimalist modern, pavilion typology, single-story dwelling, open plan interior, interior-exterior connection, biophilic design, landscape integration, blue hour photography, architectural photography, warm-cool contrast, complementary color harmony, horizontal composition, nocturnal illumination, lantern effect, subtropical setting, garden residence, material honesty, structural expression, modernist tradition, sustainable design

Pocket House is a mobile residence built inside a standard 40-foot shipping container. The reused container rests on a simple support base, and the dry construction was completed by installation alone in ten days, with little waste. Sections of the steel side walls were removed and replaced with glass doors, which improve ventilation and daylight and open the interior to the garden. Wood is used as the single interior coating for the floor, walls and ceiling. The compact plan holds a bedroom, a bathroom, a living and dining area and a kitchen.