A prefabricated house from 8 sea containers – A spicy Boy

A prefabricated house from 8 sea containers

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In our article yesterday, we encouraged you to be more daring and surprising by thinking outside the box. So today, we intend to perpetuate this thought by presenting you with an undeniably surprising home.

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Designed and built by architect Maria Jose Trejos, Casa Incubo is a prefabricated house consisting of eight sea containers and is located in Escazu, a village in Costa Rica. Its surprising design and choice of materials revolutionizes our idea of ​​a traditional home and commits us to take a different perspective.

prefabricated house with bamboo sunshades

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Casa Incubo has been realized with a thought for sustainable development, it includes a system of rainwater collection, its roof is decorated with solar panels and the interior is lit with a LED system with low electric consumption. To minimize the need for air conditioning, the salient roofs protect the home from the sun and large windows provide the necessary ventilation to combat the heat and humidity of Costa Rica. Due to the nature of the house, Casa Incubo was erected in one day only, reducing construction costs by 20%.

sea ​​containers breathe an unusual industrial style for a home

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This is really an unusual house that has managed to register with its environment by incorporating into its design an imposing cedar tree that has become the focal point of design. Inspired by the tree, the architect has also incorporated some wood elements in the interior staircase and bamboo sun visors. The living room exudes contrast with the choice of bohemian-style multicolored furniture that infuses a warm, metallic look. It’s audacious and we love it!

shabby chic furniture gives a metallic accent color inside

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spacious living room with a wood staircase that leads to the second floor

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large living room with ultra-trendy suspension

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living space overlooking the terrace punctuated by cedar

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a garden with lawn extends on the roof of the prefabricated house

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inspired by the cedar grain, the bamboo sun visor filters daylight

View in gallerybamboo partitions to filter daylight

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the roof protects from the sun and the large windows provide good ventilation

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View in gallerylarge interior with space to rest and workA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 11/18

View in gallerylarge interior with bay windows and gallery'artA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 12/18

View in galleryspacious dining room table wood steelA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 13/18

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View in galleryliving room furnished colorful furniture contrast with metallic decorA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 15/18

View in galleryprefabricated house ecological design balcony woodA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 16/18

View in galleryprefabricated house built around'un cèdre imposantA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 17/18

View in galleryprefabricated house industrial style metalA prefabricated house from 8 sea containers | 18/18

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