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Clay House by Budi PradonoA <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/shipping-container" target="_blank">shipping container</a> brings a sense of drama to this beautiful modern home on the tropical island of Lombok east of Bali. Indonesian architect <a href="http://www.budipradono.com/" target="_blank">Budi Pradono</a> designed the Clay House, a luxury residence elevated on concrete stilts with views overlooking the Indian Ocean, paddy fields, and tropical forest. The building, which was conceived as a landmark for the island, is topped with a large shipping container placed at a sharp angle to appear as if it were slipping off.1
Clay House by Budi PradonoLocated on a hill in Selong Belanak, the Clay House (nicknamed Seven Havens) comprises two elevated structures built with locally sourced materials.2
Clay House by Budi PradonoThe 2.2-meter-tall shipping container, for instance, was sourced from the port of a nearby island and was placed at an angle of 60 degrees, creating a tall ceiling for the master bedroom to bring extra natural light indoors.3
Clay House by Budi PradonoThe architect also built the 30-centimeter-thick walls from clay collected 20 kilometers from the site that was mixed by local craftsmen with sand, cement, straw, and cow dung.4
Clay House by Budi PradonoThe contemporary interior is grounded by the use of a natural materials palette that also helps complement the heavy building materials.5
Clay House by Budi PradonoThe home is organized with open layouts and positioned to optimize views of the outdoors. The home is organized with open layouts and positioned to optimize views of the outdoors.6
Clay House by Budi PradonoA <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/shipping-container" target="_blank">shipping container</a> brings a sense of drama to this beautiful modern home on the tropical island of Lombok, east of Bali. Indonesian architect <a href="http://www....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/shipping-container-delivers-heightened-drama-to-a-modern-island-home/'>READ ARTICLE</a>7
Clay House by Budi PradonoA <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/shipping-container" target="_blank">shipping container</a> brings a sense of drama to this beautiful modern home on the tropical island of Lombok, east of Bali. Indonesian architect <a href="http://www....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/shipping-container-delivers-heightened-drama-to-a-modern-island-home/'>READ ARTICLE</a>8
