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Ceiling Storage Solutions in Modular Shipping Container Living

Author:
Mokánszki Anna veronika
Ceiling Storage Solutions in Modular Shipping Container Living

Project in-detail

With integrated ceiling storage and a modular layout, the design of shipping containers creates versatile living spaces that adapt to diverse environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrated ceiling storage enhances space efficiency.
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Modular construction allows for easy expansion and reconfiguration.
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Designed for adaptability in both urban and rural contexts.
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Utilizes shipping containers for sustainable building solutions.
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Facilitates multifunctional living environments with diverse potential uses.

The project showcases the use of shipping containers as an effective building solution. It is designed to fit comfortably in various settings, whether in urban or rural locations. The concept allows for flexibility, creating spaces that can serve multiple functions to meet different needs.

Modular Structure

Utilizing shipping containers provides a modular approach to design. Each container can stand alone or be combined with others to form a larger structure. This enables easy stacking and rearranging, allowing for changes in how the space is used over time.

Contextual Adaptability

The design takes into account the geographical context, being suitable for both flat and hilly terrains. Its adaptability helps to integrate the structure into different surroundings, making it relevant in a variety of locations. This capability supports a sustainable approach to building, offering practical solutions that address the challenges of diverse environments.

Effective Space Utilization

Storage solutions are incorporated into the design, with small cabinets placed within the ceiling. This not only maximizes the use of vertical space but also helps keep the living area organized. The thoughtful arrangement creates an open and functional environment, enhancing the overall experience for users.

This project reflects a modern approach to living and working spaces. The characteristics of shipping containers offer new possibilities for how buildings can fulfill their functions, providing practical and flexible solutions suitable for today's needs.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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