Architect: M Gooden Design
Structural Engineer: AG&E Structural Engenuity
Containers: 14 × 40 ft High Cube
Area: 3,700 sq ft
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Completion: 2014
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Photography: Wade Griffith, Kurt Griesbach
Located on one of Dallas’s highest residential elevations overlooking White Rock Lake, the PV14 House explores the expressive potential of industrial materiality and modular construction. Built using fourteen recycled shipping containers, the project challenges conventional notions of domestic architecture by merging sustainability with modern design sophistication.
The home is organized across three levels: an open entertainment zone and garage at ground level, a main living floor containing the kitchen and bedrooms, and a rooftop deck with panoramic city views. The containers are stacked and interlocked around a central circulation core, forming an elevated massing that both grounds the structure and lifts the main living areas above street level for privacy and improved ventilation.
Extensive overhangs and covered terraces shield glazing from direct sunlight while allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the interiors. The combination of high-performance windows, roof shading, and solar screens reduces energy gain and enhances comfort throughout the day.
Material honesty defines the design language - exposed corrugated steel ceilings, structural concrete floors, and custom stair railings constructed from rebar convey a raw yet refined aesthetic. The result is a residence that is both modern and distinctly tied to its industrial origins.
The PV14 House integrates passive environmental strategies with modern building technologies. Its elevated construction allows air to circulate beneath the floor slab, reducing heat transfer from the ground, while its roof deck doubles as a solar screen to prolong the lifespan of the insulated membrane below. Together, these features establish a durable, energy-efficient dwelling that captures the essence of adaptive reuse in contemporary architecture.
Modern Architecture. Local Expertise. Global Inspiration.
Hybrid Cargotecture Development (HCD) brings one of the world’s most admired container home designs- the PV14 Residence from Dallas, Texas - to Sri Lanka. Built using 14 shipping containers and designed for tropical adaptation, this concept redefines what a modern Sri Lankan home can be: sustainable, bold, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Architectural Concept
The PV14-inspired residence blends industrial design with tropical livability. Each level is strategically elevated to capture panoramic views and natural airflow, creating a home that feels open, cool, and connected to the environment.
Large roof decks, shaded balconies, and cross-ventilated interiors turn steel into serenity. The containers’ clean geometric form sits lightly on a pier foundation, minimizing the building’s footprint while maximizing spatial drama and structural efficiency.
Design & Layout
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Size: Approx. 3,700 sq ft
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Structure: 14 × 40 ft high-cube containers
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Floors: 2 stories + rooftop entertainment deck
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Spaces: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, kitchen, living, dining, 2-car garage, infinity pool
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Highlights: Elevated living areas, double-height atrium, panoramic rooftop deck
The house captures the elegance of modern steel architecture while remaining deeply practical for Sri Lankan conditions. The use of deep overhangs and ventilated cladding ensures that the interior stays naturally cool, even in the island’s warmer coastal zones.
For Sri Lankan Homeowners and Developers
For those who dream of building something beyond the ordinary, this home proves that container architecture can be luxurious, durable, and timeless. Whether you’re planning a private residence, a boutique villa, or a coastal Airbnb, HCD can design and build this model to suit your land and lifestyle.
Why Choose HCD:
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Built up to 60% faster than conventional construction
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20-year structural warranty with certified engineering
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Tropical insulation package for superior comfort
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Solar-ready roofs and eco-smart energy systems
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Flexible customization - layouts, façades, finishes
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Engineered and manufactured entirely in Sri Lanka
The Message Behind the Design
This project isn’t just about building with containers - it’s about rethinking the way we live.
Sri Lanka’s homeowners are increasingly seeking faster, greener, and smarter ways to build. HCD transforms that vision into reality with containerized homes that combine global aesthetics with local craftsmanship.
Why wait years to build a home that could be completed in months?
Why spend more on materials that harm the environment when your home can be built from recycled steel engineered to last decades?
HCD offers the future of housing - now.
Where Global Design Meets Sri Lankan Craftsmanship
Inspired by Dallas. Built by HCD.
The PV14-Inspired Container Residence is your invitation to live differently - eco-smart, luxurious, and distinctly modern.
Hybrid Cargotecture builds these homes in Sri Lanka for families and developers who believe design should inspire, not imitate.
