As the youngest branch of the building structure system, container buildings are widely used, diverse in types and shapes. However, they also have something in common, that is, standard containers, like Lego blocks, which can be combined to create almost anything. 

They are mixed-function buildings such as temporary buildings, public buildings, and family homes. The diversity and high quality of the projects have successfully made a qualitative leap in container houses, just like upgrading, emphasizing how to build it, not what to build.

Appearance

The best principle is to be an exquisite exhibit in the city, and at the same time let customers see that the building comes from the container, thus reflecting the freshness and artistic atmosphere. For example, a small container clothing store has a simple and elegant appearance, and the dislocation forms an interesting facade shape. It can also lead new elements into the urban space. 

The treatment of the appearance is generally in terms of color and shape. The color and design are very suitable for a small literary fan. The customer is positioned as a young group. The shape is a few boxes of different sizes, angles, and heights. Let it create some overhead, balconies, corridors, etc. This constitutes a very basic conception method of architectural design. Even laymen can try it. Be careful not to create sharp-angled triangular spaces and spaces that cannot be used by the human body. 

Window

As a long and narrow unit, if it is too closed, people outside will not know what is inside the container and whether they can enter. Transparency is the key to attracting customers. With large transparent glass, the container can eliminate the ugly and monotonous facade of the container, and provide good lighting for the originally narrow and closed dark space, thereby creating a good visual relationship between the inside and outside, and can also set up cafes, dessert shops, etc.

Of course, this does not mean that the windows can be made into large floor-to-ceiling glass, but it depends on whether the function of the store is open or private. In fact, small windows are also very tasteful. Passers-by look inside through the small windows on the container, which is an interesting scene. 

Entrance

The entrance is the first feeling after the appearance. The height of the container itself is less than 2.5m, and the small and narrow design becomes low. The entrance can use the opening door of the container itself (that is, the narrow side), or open a door from the long side. The latter needs to consider structural issues if the container is to be stacked on it. Using its own opening door, customers are basically a single streamline (unless the boxes are gathered together). If it is opened from the middle of the long, there can be two streamlines on the left and right. 

Both have their pros and cons, but I think the best way is to combine the container and create a larger facade size first, which is helpful for the design and will be effective in echoing with the doors and windows. Considering the safety factors such as anti-theft, the long side of the container itself can also serve as a good bodyguard. Remove the upper structure and convert the lower structure into a rotatable one, so that the container can be restored to its original state when it is closed, and can be opened and landed during the day to expose the interior scene. At the same time, the external container board can also be landed to form a small entrance and small square space for people to rest and drink tea in the open air.

Interior design

In fact, there are not many things to pay attention to in interior design, so it is best not to see the shadow of the container indoors, because only when there is a difference between indoors and outdoors can the subtleties of waste utilization be revealed through contrast. Maybe the corrugated structure of the container can be used, but to highlight the contrast between indoors and outdoors, the interior should be painted with bright and beautiful colors, with bright or dim lights, so that there can be a good view at night, and the dark ones can be matched with small spaces to highlight the mood and interest. Another important feature of the container house is that it is designed according to the requirements of ergonomics. 

Stairs are a place that needs to be considered. If it is just a combination of three or four containers, the stairs are basically spiral stairs, which can save space. It should be a little bit of design to show the theme of the store. The interior design must be bold, highlight the unique design sense, and incorporate curved elements. The bar and cashier can be flexible. The space is originally straight, but it is a bit monotonous when it is made into a straight line.

Mirrors are a great tool for expanding a small space, but a mirror that is too large can make customers uncomfortable, so you can put menus, price lists, customer messages and other communication text on the mirror to reduce the degree of reflection. You can also use other reflective materials instead of mirrors, or fill in patterns to reduce the area of ​​the mirror.

If it is an electronic product, it is necessary to show the sense of design, the color should be consistent with the characteristics of the product, and the glossiness must be the most important influencing factor. Some wall designs should be very suitable for exhibits. 

But the most important thing to care about is the container itself, how to design the interior. In fact, according to other non-container interior designs, the main difference is that the container has the characteristics of special materials and narrow and long spaces, the container can be placed freely, and the unique ergonomic factors. Therefore, the main considerations in design are these key features. 

With the development of the times, the design of ordinary packing container houses obviously cannot meet our high expectations for container buildings. At this time, the difference between architects and foremen is reflected. It is an important way to combine some additional components and walls with containers, which will make your container building look less industrial. Container buildings are still very promising, let us look forward to the future.