“A life span of a shipping container used for cargo at sea can be 10 to 12 years. Melissa McFadgen, principal architect at NAC Architecture, estimates 25 to 50 years. Said Wade Scaramucci, director of AHMM’s Oklahoma City office, “We found the most honest aesthetic was combining a mixture of things we could find off the shelf-such as millwork, linings, and flooring-while also celebrating the container’s industrial past.” FAQs: How long do shipping-container homes last? The sunny, minimalist interiors, with light wood floors and paneled walls, create a playful contrast with the modern, industrial-exterior aesthetic.
Each home offers around 1,400 square feet of living space. Photo: Timothy Soar Squirrel Park - Allford Hall Monaghan Morrisīuilt by Smith Design Company, with a home design by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Squirrel Park is comprised of four single-family homes-all made from modified shipping containers.
