Young couple Gabriela Calvo and Marca Peralta had a dream that initially seemed a bit fantastical: to live away from the hustle and bustle of the city on their property near San Jose, Costa Rica, surrounded by their horses and the natural landscape.
Opening the GalleryAt first, the two were horrified by the idea of living in a tin box, namely shipping containers.
They presented their idea for the ideal home to architect Benjamin Garcia Saxa, who successfully convinced them that there was nothing unusual about living in such a house. After receiving their approval, he ingeniously transformed two containers into a modern home with eye-catching architecture.
The new residence is strikingly simple, and the furnishing cost is well under $40,000, which is how much the most affordable classic home of similar size and amenities would cost. The key factor was the cost, which allowed them to take the risk without depleting the owners' financial resources, says Saxe.
Once they realized that size doesn't dictate comfort, it was easy to advance this project.
Recycled shipping containers were purchased from the port of Caldera in Costa Rica. Used shipping containers can be found all over the world at a relatively low cost, says Saxe. With a bit of creativity and understanding of construction techniques, interiors can be modified and customized for any client.
This Ecological dwelling It was built by two construction workers and the owners, who were familiar with the construction process, having studied in a roughly similar industrial engineering environment. We didn't have plans for this house model, only a 3D image to guide us, says Saxe.
Each container was placed on a structure of concrete pillars for good stability. Wooden floors were installed throughout the house. The walls are made of simple gypsum board with added high-quality industrial insulation.
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Young couple Gabriela Calvo and Marca Peralta had a dream that initially seemed a bit fantastical: to live secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city on their property near San Jose, Costa Rica, surrounded by their horses and the natural landscape.
