With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we’ve had the privilege of bringing to life some of the most innovative and creative custom shipping container projects across Canada. From pop-up shops to modular workspaces, our container modifications reflect the unique visions of our clients. We’ve selected a few of our most memorable builds to showcase — and hopefully spark inspiration for your own custom container project.
Container swimming pools. One of the coolest trends of all that we’ve seen around is turning storage containers into swimming pools. Although this is not always the most financially reasonable choice to make (compared to traditional swimming pool building), the end results are awesome to look at. The biggest challenge to building these types of swimming pools is making sure the structure is 100% watertight and insulated. Once the structure is built and installed, the exterior can be finished with a variety of woods, plastics or even glass. Stairs can also be built into the design to aid access to the pool.
Inspiration
If you’re looking for real-life examples of how stunning a container pool can be, check out our favourite inspiration from Modpools, a company pushing the limits of container pool design. Their innovative setups showcase just how luxurious a shipping container pool can become.
Water filtration system. One of our customers tasked us with designing a storage container that can house a water filtration system inside. This was a new and exciting challenge that our team was quick to tackle. We repurposed a 40’ new high cube shipping container in order to maximize the interior storage volume. We picked a new unit because the final project would end up in a street-facing position so we wanted to maintain a clean-looking appearance. We installed an electrical system and insulation panels and worked with the client to install the filtration system and route it inside and out of the unit.
Custom job site storage. Although we build custom job site storage options on a regular basis, we are particularly proud of this one. Our client had a need to store various tools and equipment, including small pipes and tubes. We consulted with them to understand their needs and budget. Our team repurposed a 20’ used shipping container and installed a pipe-rack-storage system, shelving units and a custom work bench at the front of the container.
Green roof container homes. We always get excited when we see environmentally sustainable practices being implemented in modern home design. One such trend has been turning the roof of container homes into a green roof. Architects and builders often work together to implement this design feature that can foster a neat little ecosystem of grass, plants, flowers and other living beings. To be correctly functional, the containers have to be well insulated to prevent dirt seepage and passage of insects to inside the home.
Rooftop balconies. Another cool design for shipping container houses is rooftop terraces and balconies. Many have designed their modular homes to feature a rooftop patio on which they can spend time and relax. Low glass walls or railings are often added around this space for safety reasons. We think this is a fantastic way to maximize the way space is used and to take full advantage of the modular design of container homes.
If you have any other ideas you would like to see brought to life, reach out to our sales team to discuss how shipping can be incorporated into your design.
