In recent years, as a practical solution to affordable housing,
The shipping container architecture has been developing forward,
Smart architects around the world are constantly looking for new ways to create cheap and practical living space,
Without sacrificing comfort and style.
Among them, allford hall Monaghan Morris, headquartered in London
The company has done this through the squirrelpark project.

[squirrel park] is a transportation container housing development project located in Oklahoma City,
Perfect combination of green building and exquisite design.
Create a shared outdoor space by retaining existing trees and adding new vegetation,
Enhance the unique nature of the site as a park like environment.

With a livable environment, there are also livable buildings.
[squirrel park] innovatively uses improved containers to create four single family homes,
Each room provides about 130 square meters of living space.
Considering the extremely hot and humid climate in Oklahoma,
The exterior of the shipping container is painted white to reduce the absorption of solar heat,
Mirror noodles are added to reflect sunlight.

 Its traditional interior layout is in sharp contrast to the modern industrial appearance.

A total of 16 recycling containers were used to build four independent houses,
The houses were built under a tight budget of $1.1 million.
In order to achieve the best ground drainage, 

the house is raised from the pile foundation as a whole.
In addition, specific greening plants are planted in

 the surrounding landscape to capture and absorb rainwater runoff.

Each unit has two containers on the ground floor, 

which are divided into living room, kitchen and dining area.
The other two containers are suspended from the ground floor,

 creating a covered porch for the ground floor,
A two-story balcony is arranged in the master bedroom, 

and the two containers are respectively used for the two bedrooms of the house.

The two-story suspended structure design brings many extra conveniences

 to the residents, such as the spacious front porch with swing,
It adds traditional charm to modern architecture. 

The indoor environment is light and airy, and equipped with smart home system,
The overall style is mainly simple, making the space more modern.

Pictures courtesy of Squirrel Park