Architect: Rakhee Shobhit Design Associates
Configuration: First Unit 5 x 20 ft, Second Unit 2 x 40 ft, Separate 20 ft Gym
Location: Aravali Hills, India
Modern Living Rooted in Nature
Set in the quiet slopes of the Aravali Hills, this striking home made entirely from repurposed shipping containers shows how design, sustainability, and comfort can come together. The project by Rakhee Shobhit Design Associates uses a modular steel frame softened with woven bamboo canopies, timber decks, and lush gardens that transform industrial materials into a warm retreat.
It is contemporary yet humble. Compact yet rich in experience. Every view opens to the outdoors, every wall works harder to keep the home cool and connected to nature.
Design that Breathes
The property features two container homes named Champa and Chameli, each carefully designed for privacy and natural comfort.
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Champa uses five 20 ft containers for a traditional family layout with a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and personal gym.
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Chameli combines two 40 ft containers with an open plan layout. A suspended fireplace, warm wood accents, and full height glazing create an intimate, modern living space.
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Both homes are elevated 15 inches above ground for ventilation and drainage, protecting against moisture and wildlife.
A signature element of the design is the handwoven bamboo roof, floating lightly above each structure. It filters harsh sunlight, allows wind to move freely, and keeps the metal beneath naturally cool.
Smart Sustainability
The project was built without heavy excavation or water-based construction, showing how architecture can protect the land it sits on.
Thermal grooves and insulated panels reduce heat transfer, while the interiors remain bright, airy, and surprisingly spacious.
By embracing natural materials and low-impact building methods, the home redefines what modern comfort can look like in warm climates.
Why It Matters
This home proves that container architecture can be both sustainable and luxurious. It is not just a temporary solution; it is a statement of how smart design and craftsmanship can outperform traditional building in time, cost and efficiency.
The project stands as inspiration for homeowners worldwide who want to live closer to nature without giving up elegance or quality.
Built in Sri Lanka by Hybrid Cargotecture
At Hybrid Cargotecture Development (HCD), we take inspiration from global icons like this and build them right here in Sri Lanka. Our team has perfected container-based design for tropical climates, combining thermal comfort, modern finishes, and eco-friendly construction.
Every home we build carries the same design precision seen in world-class projects like the Aravali Hills home - but adapted for Sri Lankan conditions, materials, and lifestyle.
Whether you dream of a minimalist villa, a private retreat, or a luxury container resort, we can bring this level of craftsmanship to your land.
The HCD Advantage
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Engineered in Sri Lanka, built to global standards
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Fast modular construction completed within weeks, not months
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Custom interiors and smart space planning for modern living
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Eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems
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Export-ready and build-anywhere solutions trusted in multiple countries
A Global Vision, Built Locally
From Aravali Hills, India to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the new generation of container homes is changing how people think about design. It is not about building bigger, but about building smarter - spaces that connect people with nature, last longer, and travel anywhere in the world.
At HCD, we make that vision possible.
