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Cyclone shelterFind a good condition container, transport it to my island, get an engineer to design cyclone-proof footings, get a crane to position it, design interior layout, find cyclone-proof doors and windows and get welder to install these and weld container to footings. Then paint interior, and source appropriate furniture, and get electrician and plumber to wire and plumb it. Wired it into a 10KW solar battery storage used by the main house.
Materials
Container from ABC
Windows and doors from Latham’s Steel, WA
Furniture from garage sales
Toilet: Mondello Concerto, Bunnings
Shower mixer: Methven, Bunnings
Tools
Steps
Step 1
Find reasonably priced container with minimal rust. Then arrange transport via ferry to Magnetic Island.
Step 2
Get engineer to design cyclone proof footings
Step 3
Find crane to put containers in position, and time it so the cost of bringing the crane on the barge could be shared with other jobs on the island.
Step 4
Design interior layout. Eg. Does it need shower? Decided to put it outside (it’s FNQ so hot enough) to save internal space.
Step 5
Choose style, as this affects what furniture and appliances. Wanted something cosy so went with retro/granny-flat/Victorian with walls and shutters hand painted by a
local artist. A butlers sink, high gloss solid timber furniture, retro lighting, tea pot with cosy, and an antique chaise longue added to the feel. In first photo container door is open, but normally this is closed.
Step 6
Landscaped around it by adding plants and pavers with pebbles to soften its look.
What a fantastic project @Bill55! I'm sure you are really pleased with the results.
I think this is the first time I've seen a shipping container with such an impressive vanity; I love what you did there.
Many thanks for sharing.
Mitchell
