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Building in shipping containers (as well as building out shipping containers) is nothing new. This retreat house interests me because through its construction, it has become no longer shippable. Rather than integrating a permanently shippable aspect into the design, the materials have been made usable for aesthetics in a way that limits functionality.
In contrast, the Singapore Takeout (http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/singapore-sends-its-chefs-on-the-road/) maintains shipping functionality while also producing a high-end product. While the kitchen itself is perhaps not as aesthetically pleasing as some fancy restaurant kitchens, the food that it turns out appears to be just as drool-worthy.
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Sri Lanka Shipping Container Retreat
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