From cities and villages to resorts outside residential areas,

shipping containers have constructed building after building in a variety of innovative ways,

hailed as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional building materials.

If one day, you can also have your own residence on

the magnificent snow-capped mountains,

what building materials would you choose?

Brick by brick slowly stacked,

or quickly built from a few shipping containers—this

mid-century-inspired container houseboat uses the brightest orange

to enjoy views of Salida, Colorado’s 4,000-foot-plus peaks .

Designed and built by Boulder Realtor Tommy Lorden,

this is a two-bedroom, two-bath vacation home in Salida, Colorado.

Consists of three containers used side by side,

with clean lines and comfortable finishes.

The house sits solidly on a steel platform,

with clear glass balustrades maximizing the breathtaking views of the mountains ahead.

The entry stairs are set on the side of the container

to avoid blocking the view from the square.

The overhanging roof provides shaded space for the house's large deck,

creating a comfortable outdoor space while reducing the heat transfer effect of the house's direct sunlight.

Entering the interior, the house features mid-century plywood walls

and faceted floor-to-ceiling windows cut into the box walls,

which surround the sofa and fireplace, providing all-round views.

In the corner enclosed by the windows, a compact dining room is set up.

The living room faces an open kitchen with white cabinets and a bar,

and two small windows near the roof let in a lot of natural light

and can be opened for ventilation if necessary.

The light blue Big Chill retro refrigerator next to it is very vibrant with

the orange container skeleton color scheme.

There are two bedrooms in total, the master bedroom with a double bed has

sliding glass doors that open onto an outdoor deck.

The foot of the bed faces the entrance to a spacious bathroom,

separated by a folding wooden door.

The bathroom is equipped with a vanity, shower, washbasin, etc.,

and the space is comparable to that of the master bedroom.

Another bedroom has a window facing the hill, offering a close up view.

This second bedroom has a compact bunk bed and a separate bathroom.

Most of the decorations are directly selected from wood,

which increases the texture of the space and also keeps warm.

Pictures courtesy of  Salida's Orange Box