Urban Infill Container House
Located on Main Street in Pittston, PA, this innovative shipping container house merges residential and commercial spaces in a sleek, modern design. The ground floor features a versatile retail space with large glass panels that invite foot traffic and create an open, airy feel that engages the surrounding community. Above, the residence offers expansive views of the nearby river, making it an ideal urban retreat with a touch of nature.
Constructed from repurposed shipping containers, the structure embodies a sustainable, industrial-chic aesthetic, with clean lines, minimalist finishes, and bold metal accents. The exterior combines the rugged texture of metal with large glass windows and balconies, adding warmth and sophistication to its modern look. Inside, the residence features open-concept living areas with a palette of whites, greys, and warm wood finishes, creating a calming, stylish ambiance that complements the structure’s industrial roots.
This unique blend of home and retail space is designed to foster both business opportunity and comfortable living, with easy access to Pittston’s vibrant Main Street and the natural beauty of the river. It stands as a contemporary icon, adding character and versatility to the urban landscape while celebrating sustainable, adaptive design.
“Clear illustrative diagrams and graphics tell the conceptual story of the assembly of modular components well, revitalizing an urban infill lot. The blending of salvaged containers with new components creates a form language that establishes dynamic circulation patterns and relationships between a mix of uses that could be developed in many ways for various different programmatic requirements and scales – AIA Potomac Valley Jury
Date:
July 15, 2019
Location:
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Completion:
Unbuilt