Combined Container House Homestay
Combined container house homestays have a variety of unique design forms that can meet different scenarios and needs.
The first design form is constructed from three containers. Specifically, two standard containers are stacked vertically, with one side cantilevered outwards. Below, a custom-widened container serves as the main body of the first floor. This design is not only functionally reasonable—the widened container houses a staircase leading to the second floor, facilitating movement between floors—but also features large panoramic windows that allow guests to fully enjoy the surrounding scenery, enhancing the living experience. The indoor and outdoor space layout is relatively spacious, with a 138-square-meter indoor living area complemented by an equally sized outdoor space, providing guests with ample activity areas. Additionally, the flat roof has been transformed into a terrace where guests can relax and take in the views; the cantilevered container creates a shaded corridor underneath, offering a cool resting area in hot weather while adding to the building's aesthetic appeal and sense of layering.
The second type is the container triangular house homestay. Located at the end of a private driveway, it boasts a spacious interior with a floor area of 204.39 square meters. The design emphasizes environmental protection and the use of natural materials. Designers from Xinyijichuang use eco-friendly, non-toxic clay to paint the walls and incorporate as many natural materials as possible, from custom concrete countertops to brass hardware, wool rugs, and wooden lighting fixtures, creating a healthy and comfortable living environment for guests. The house is fully equipped with a dining table, stove, kitchen area, and more. The kitchen features an island with a custom concrete countertop and cabinets underneath, meeting guests' daily needs and providing a luxurious and thoughtful experience for occupants.
The third type is container-modified housing for large-scale events. For example, at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, the 'Garden Wharf Modular Temporary Housing' at Nagoya Port was constructed from containers. This batch of containers consists of approximately 400 units, accommodating up to 2,400 people. Each unit is divided into two households, efficiently solving the accommodation problem for a large number of people and demonstrating the advantages of container housing for temporary accommodation at large-scale events.
