THE FOREST HOUSE

FINAL PROJECT

DESIGNER'S STUDIO

About

01 ABOUT

THE FOREST HOUSE HAS AN AREA OF 103.24 SQUARE METERS, IS DIVIDED INTO 2 FLOORS, AND USES RECYCLABLE SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS THE STRUCTURE. IT'S LOCATED IN JALAN TIARA TITIWANGSA3, SETAPAK, 53200 KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, KUALA LUMPUR.

LOCATION

SITE ANALYSIS

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02 DESIGN CONCEPT

BUILDING LAYOUT DESIGN CONCEPT

SI HE YUAN is a historical type of residence that was commonly found throughout China, most famously in Beijing and rural Shanxi. Throughout Chinese history, the SI HE YUAN composition was the basic pattern used for residences, palaces, temples, monasteries, family businesses, and government offices. In ancient times, a spacious SI HE YUAN would be occupied by a single, usually large and extended family, signifying wealth and prosperity. Today, remaining SI HE YUAN are often still used as subdivided housing complexes, although many lack modern amenities.

1.FUNCTION

IT CAN PROVIDE A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO WALK THROUGH, ENJOY THE COOLNESS AND SUNLIGHT, AND REST.

2.COURTYARD DESIGN

COURTYARD DESIGN IN LINE WITH THE MODERN ORGANIC DESIGN STYLE. THEN, THE YARD LANDSCAPE WITH VEGETATION PROVIDE GOOD VIEW.

3.GOOD VENTIALATION SYSTEM

DOES NOT HAVE A ROOF, PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND NATURL LIGHT.

SHIPPING CONTAINER is a container with strength suitable to withstand shipment, storage, and handling. Shipping containers range from large reusable steel boxes used for intermodal shipments to the ubiquitous corrugated boxes. In the context of international shipping trade, "container" or "shipping container" is virtually synonymous with "intermodal freight container," a container designed to be moved from one mode of transport to another without unloading and reloading

SHIPPING CONTAINER HOUSE DESIGN

1. Affordability
Shipping container homes cost is incomparable to the expense of building a typical house from scratch. A shipping container home is somewhat pre-made since you already have the steel shell. You'll only need to cut out the doors and windows sections.

You will also have to think about the flooring, insulation, cabinetry, and other features you want for your tiny home. For the traditional home, you have to get the materials and start by constructing the foundation and then the walls and roof system.

It's a no-brainer that the traditional home will need more resources than a shipping container house. Besides, there are many shipping container homes for sale, and their price is way cheaper than a traditional house.

2. Eco-Friendly

Shipping containers are made from steel. The material can be recycled, which is a great way to protect the environment. For the modern home, you can’t do away with the house without affecting the environment. And that's not to mention the large amount of natural resources it takes to actually build it.

With a shipping container house, you don't need to cut down trees to create space. You can have your tiny home anywhere. As an environmentally-conscious person, choosing an area where you don't have to infringe on flora and fauna makes all the difference.

Besides, there are other ways to keep your tiny homes eco-friendly such as adding more plants, glass tile, eco-friendly insulation, and solar power. The carbon footprint in your shipping house is relatively small, as the living resources required are minimal.

3. Durability

Ideally, shipping containers are meant to transport valuable freight and shipment. Often, the weather that these shipping containers have to endure is quite perilous. Manufacturers have to make the vessels strong and resistant to all weather conditions.

When used to make homes, the durability of shipping containers is actually an ‘over-spec.’ You don’t have to worry about extreme weather conditions such as strong winds. The container was designed to conquer 100 mile per hour winds! Just be mindful of how much you cut into the sides as that will chip away at its structural integrity.

4. Design Customization

Shipping containers give homeowners the ability to customize designs. You can decide to expand your home or add other extra parts such as bay windows and stairs. It would help to consider factors such as the functionality you want and the weather when designing your home.

You can have a multi-story home, bungalow-style, or a subterranean home depending on your preferences. The available designs for a shipping container home are inexhaustible. However, consider working with a professional architect to ensure that you settle on the best design.

With the finishing touches, your personality is the main factor to consider. From the flooring to the decorations, you can choose popping features or go minimalism, depending on what you want. You can check out practical tips for decorating your tiny house interior to have an idea of how to work on your shipping container home.

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Design Style

03 DESIGN STYLE

Organic Modern Style

ORGANIC MODERN STYLE is a trending interior design style borrows the clean minimalism and sleek lines of modern decor and seamlessly melds it with the unfiltered and organic look of the natural world. The result is absolute interior design magic where the effortlessly elegant meets the wonderfully wild.