Couple Moves into Cool Shipping Container Home in New York City
Posted By Yuka Yoneda On March 11, 2013 @ 1:53 pm In Architecture,Cargotecture,carousel showcase,gallery,New York City | 2 Comments
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Michele Bertomen and David Boyle set out the achieve the American dream by building their own home in Brooklyn, New York [4]. But the house they chose to create is undoubtedly a little different from the typical, white picket-fenced version that may spring to mind. The couple built the four-level residence out of six stacked shipping containers [4] over the past few years, and were finally able to move in just a short while ago. Check out our photo gallery [4] to see all that this truly unique residence has to offer [4] – from cool upcycled furniture ideas [5] to cut-out balconies [6] to a sweet spiral staircase [7].
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[5] cool upcycled furniture ideas: http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-couple-moves-into-stacked-shipping-container-home-in-williamsburg-brooklyn/wburg-shipping-container-ta/?extend=1
[6] cut-out balconies: http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-couple-moves-into-stacked-shipping-container-home-in-williamsburg-brooklyn/wburg-shipping-container-15/?extend=1
[7] sweet spiral staircase: http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-couple-moves-into-stacked-shipping-container-home-in-williamsburg-brooklyn/wburg-shipping-containersta/?extend=1
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