There is a surging interest in steel container houses. Yes, steel shipping containers that are put together to form a dwelling. Surfing the internet, there are many companies that sell the containers. And now several architect/designers creating homes. These containers are really one-way transport for goods—so they arrive here and sit. Steel boxes, in various sizes, waiting for creative use.
Adam Kalkin is one such creative spirit. He has created a steel container pre-fab called the Quik House. It is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath family home. He is an artist/architect whose vision is both engaging and amazing. As with all artists, the thought process is the most amazing thing to see. Below is an approx. 4 minute video that outlines Adam Kalkin, his ideas and a little walk-through of the quik (here it is the “quick”) house. produced/recorded by Dwell Magazine.
The Quik House
What is it? The Quik House website explains it as follows:
The Quik House is a prefabricated kit house designed by Adam Kalkin from recycled shipping containers. It has three bedrooms and two and one-half baths in its 2,000 square foot plan. The shell assembles within one day at your site, you will have a fully enclosed building. From start to finish, it should take no longer than three months to complete your house.
Wow. The site answers a lot of questions. One is cost. The basic estimated cost of the Quik House, which includes, excavation, slab foundation, utilities, interior cabinets, finishes, lights, doors–is $184,000. Now this doesn’t include any customization, differing labor costs, land, of course, or other site specific customization. But still, very cool. Check it out !
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