Set within the Serene Garden at Gardens by the Bay the Garden Pod is a quiet retreat a few minutes from Marina Bay. Designed by LAUD Architects and built by Shipping Container Hotel, the duplex suites repurpose 40-foot containers into refined eco-stays with skyline views and immersive greenery.
Awards and Recognition
These accolades underline a design approach that pairs sustainability with guest experience.
Design Concept
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Modular Duplexes: Four exclusive duplex suites configured from repurposed 40-foot containers
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Solar-Ready: Photovoltaic panels harvest clean energy to power the duplexes and reduce operational footprint
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Zen Landscape: Pods sit among Podocarpus Junipers Bismarckia palms and bamboo with a minimalist Japanese gazebo at the water feature
Suite Layout and Essentials
Each 70 m² duplex accommodates up to 4 guests.
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Lower Level: Living room with TV indoor dining a full kitchen with hob and downdraft hood
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Circulation: Spiral stair connecting two floors for compact efficient movement
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Upper Level: One king bed plus a Murphy queen bed and an ensuite bathroom
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Outdoor Living: Private patio with dining set and electric BBQ grill
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Connectivity: High-speed Wi-Fi sustainable amenities private entrance
Suite variants highlight different outlooks
Maple full-glass first floor with skyline and garden views
Jasmine mirrored wall framing sunsets over the city
Juniper soft morning light among bamboo and bonsai
Bamboo terrace and patio ideal for small gatherings
Guest Experience
The stay balances city convenience with calm. Full-height glazing frames the skyline and gardens. Interiors remain uncluttered so nature and light define the atmosphere. Local artisan touches elevate the narrative
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Maison de L’Asie room scent
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Soda Lemon upcycled glassware and terrariums
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Soil Social compost from upcycled horticultural waste
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The Plastic Project upcycled coasters
Why It Works for Hospitality
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Speed and Precision: Container duplexes are manufactured off-site then installed with minimal disruption
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Sustainability Story: Reuse of steel solar integration and circular materials create a credible eco proposition guests understand
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Premium Feel at Small Footprint: Duplex planning delivers privacy living space and outdoor rooms without excess area
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Place-Making: The pods are not standalone units they are embedded within a curated garden that shapes the guest journey
Imagine This in Sri Lanka
The Garden Pod model translates directly to Sri Lanka’s tourism landscape.
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Urban retreats: Compact duplex pods in Colombo near cultural districts and business hubs
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Hill country villas: Nuwara Eliya and Ella sites where glazing and decks frame cool-climate views
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Coastal clusters: Kalpitiya Mirissa and Passikudah with solar-assisted operations and low site impact
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Event lodging: Fast-to-deploy pods for festivals conferences and sports
At Hybrid Cargotecture Development (HCD) we adapt this approach to local sites budgets and climate. Modular duplexes deliver faster timelines lower embodied waste and a guest experience that feels crafted not temporary.
