Global reference. Locally buildable in Sri Lanka by Hybrid Cargotecture
Project name Beach Box
Design Andrew Anderson and SG Blocks
System 6 recycled shipping containers
Area 2000 sq ft interior, 1300 sq ft exterior decks
Program 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reverse living plan
Location Amagansett Dunes, East Hampton, New York
Year 2011
Project overview
Beach Box is a coastal modular home assembled from six ISO shipping containers. Four ground level modules house the bedrooms. Two upper modules contain the open plan kitchen, dining, and living areas to capture light and views. The result is a bright, resilient beach house that demonstrates how container based construction can deliver architectural quality, fast program, and a clean interior finish.
Material palette white oak floors, cypress cladding, cedar decking, white thermoplastic roof, high performance spray foam, energy efficient glazing, Energy Star appliances.
Assembly logic modules are factory prepared with structural cuts, doors, windows, and services, then craned into place for rapid on site completion.
Plan and layout
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Ground level 4 bedrooms with built in storage, 2 bathrooms, foyer with exposed container accent wall, direct access to lower decks and pool zone
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Upper level kitchen, dining, living arranged as a single view oriented space, large openings to a perimeter deck, powder room
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Roof new roof deck addition to capture sunrise and sunset over ocean and bay
Construction highlights
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Container cuts minimised to preserve the structural efficiency of the box
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Factory first approach reduces site waste and shortens build time
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Reverse living plan improves privacy at ground level and optimises daylight above
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Exterior timber specified for durability in marine air and sand abrasion
Performance and comfort
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Closed cell spray foam to control heat flow and air leakage
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Cross ventilation through opposing openings, tall sliders, and corner glazing
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Coastal detailing for salt air conditions, including ventilated cladding and robust fasteners
Sri Lanka build path
Hybrid Cargotecture can deliver a Sri Lanka specific version of this concept for coastal, suburban, or estate plots.
Local adaptations
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Envelope tropical grade insulation, ventilated rainscreen, radiant barriers, heat rejection roof coatings
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Structure corrosion protection system suited to coastal air and monsoon cycles
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MEP solar PV ready, rainwater harvesting, greywater routing to landscape, high efficiency cooling with ceiling fans and inverter AC
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Code and siting raised foundations for stormwater, cyclone tie downs, termite and humidity detailing
Suitable uses in Sri Lanka
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Family beach villa or Airbnb duplex
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Boutique resort villas in clusters
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Staff or guest accommodation for estates
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Urban infill homes on narrow plots
Why choose Hybrid Cargotecture
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Factory precision with fast site installation
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Clear cost control through modular scopes
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Durable steel primary structure with long service life
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Custom interiors that feel like a premium home, not a container
Quick spec snapshot
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Modules 6 containers
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Bedrooms 4
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Bathrooms 3
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Interior area 2000 sq ft
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Decks 1300 sq ft
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Structure modified ISO steel containers, engineered cuts, moment frames as required
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Envelope spray foam insulation, ventilated timber cladding
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Finishes white oak flooring, cedar and cypress exterior timber
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Energy efficient glazing and appliances, solar ready
Planning a coastal home or boutique villa in Sri Lanka
Hybrid Cargotecture will translate this reference into a buildable scheme for your land. Share your site plan and target budget to receive a concept layout.
