If there is such a thing as elegant cargotecture, this is a perfect example. This Shipping Container art studio in Amagansett, New York was designed by MB Architecture, who took two 40' containers and placed them on top of a earth-bermed foundation. The double-wide structure provides a huge double-height studio space, storage and an informal gallery.

Green-Roofed Weaving Studio in Washington

Located on the San Juan Islands in Washington is this gorgeous weaving studio designed by Prentiss Architects. Topped off with a grass-covered roof, the spacious studio has views of the water, enjoys plenty of natural daylight and also serves as an extra bedroom when guests come to visit.

Artists in Residence Container Studio in The Netherlands

Badgast is a modern live/work studio space at an artistic surfer village called F.A.S.T (Free Architecture Surf Terrain) on the beach in Scheveningen near the Hauge. The container studio was designed by the Netherlands-based Refunc for Satellietgroep and is used by artists in residence for their month long stay to produce a sea or bather related project.