Corvi Container Cabana in a Backyard

Recently in The Oregonian, there was an article by Ruth Mullen about this upcycled container cabana built by Mike Corvi using a 8′ x 20′ steel shipping container.  Corvi bought the container for $2,900; hired some craftsmen to cut out the windows and doors; installed dual-pane Jeld-wen windows and a sliding door; wired the place for electricity, cable, and heat; and installed rigid foam insulation and birch plywood paneling.  He finished the space for ~$8,000, and Corvi wants to sell similar container cabanas for ~$16,000.  He’s also working on a prototype with a kitchen and bathroom.

[+] Steel Container Becomes a Backyard Retreat by The Oregonian.

Photo credit: Kraig Scattarelia for The Oregonian.

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  • Anonymous

    It’s a little “cozy”, but still a great idea. Really nice finish inside.

  • http://mportlandrealestate.com/ Portland Condo Auctions

    Great idea. I have been trying to imagine how a shipping container could be an add-on room or office for a home. I have also been considering how one could be used as a storage shed/chicken coop.

    -Tyler

  • Norm Wright

    This guy has inspired me to create something similar.
    Thank you,
    Norm

  • http://www.shopstoragecabinets.com garagecat

    Another reason to read the Oregonian. North of town on I-5 is a plot with about 500 used containers for sale. I’m wondering if that where he got the $2900 container.

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