Published in Container Atlas: A Practical Guide to Container Architecture
Containers are modular, affordable, & internationally available. More & more often they are being used to build temporary structures such as pavilions, galleries & bars as well as sophisticated housing & office spaces. Container Atlas presents a wide range of container architecture projects along with an in-depth investigation into the background & evolution of this topical field. Introducing the various types of containers currently in use today, from standard freight containers all the way to modular container frames, the book vividly illustrates how containers can be used to create inspiring spatial structures in both urban & rural settings. This comprehensive guide documents this extraordinary contemporary architectural phenomenon & reveals a profound variety of functional & aesthetic building possibilities. Container Atlas serves as a practical & inspirational reference not only for architects & engineers but also for all creatives eager to learn about the rich & diverse language of container architecture & modular building.
Slawik, Bergman, Buchmeier, Tinney (eds) 2010, Container Atlas: A Practical Guide to Container Architecture, Gestalten, Berlin
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