Container Guest House by Jim Poteet

November 29, 2015 Modern House Design

Poteet Architects is a 12-year-old firm based in San Antonio, Texas. Jim Poteet opened the office with the hope that the firm could further the sustainable revitalization of downtown San Antonio. Poteet Architects’ success in this endeavor has brought the firm national recognition and acclaim. The firm’s portfolio of completed work includes residential, commercial and institutional projects, but is perhaps best known for the sensitive adaptive reuse of existing buildings and a fresh, rigorous approach to modern interior design.

Container guest house is one of their work. According to the DigsDigs this house is located in San Antonio, This small house is made of an empty steel shipping container and also serves as a playhouse, a garden retreat and a working studio. The container is 8 by 40 feet and features floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows. Besides, there are heating and air-conditioning systems installed. The roof is filled with different plants. There are a small sink, a shower, and a toilet inside of the house.