‘Contained’ is a study of inhabited, working buildings which have been created using rigid metal cargo carrying structures. Global mass-consumerism has led to the surplus of millions of abandoned shipping containers. Many architects and developers are addressing this problem, by creating innovative and characteristic working buildings at a cut price for the client. Enclosed space for material goods in transit is now space for living, learning, business and play. Both visually and practically the building’s represent transience, function, adaption, and the space as shelter.
