Container Atlas: A Practical Guide to Container Architecture

by Han Slawik (Editor), J. Bergmann (Editor), M. Buchmeier (Editor)

This book presents a wide range of projects in container architecture – a contemporary architectural phenomenon. It features container structures used as pop-up stores and temporary exhibits as well as sophisticated housing and office spaces that provoke and inspire while setting new standards in functionality and aesthetics. But the book is not only visually inspiring. Because it documents plans, describes associated costs, and suggests concrete solutions for common problems, it is a practical reference for architects, planners, and cultural activists as well as event and marketing managers, to guide them in deciding what types of containers are best suited to their upcoming projects.

Genres: Architecture, Design, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Allow yourself to be dazzled by the variety of structures that can be built with shipping and freight containers, as well as by their elegance and environmental advantages over their peers.

[Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting collection of ideas and existing projects but dreadfully lacking on engineering data to use in your own designs.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun book full of cool ideas!

[Brentabousko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast flip through and there is plenty of technical info if that's your thing.