Da Stark Interiors have begun construction of their new shipping container office and showroom in Seattle. The project is the first to use shipping containers in Seattle and the largest ISBU construction to date on the West coast. Da Stark, which was founded by one of America's top interior designers, Dixie Stark, plans to open the new facility in the Autumn. The finished buildings should look as impressive inside as they do from the outside.
The two buildings will not only be cheaper than regular construction but greener too. From their press release:
This unique building is being referred to as "The Greenest Building in Seattle" for its use of both reclaimed material and 'green-factor' amenities. Much of the previous structures on the site were re-used by second-use building suppliers for other, low cost green-builds. The new building will incorporate low-V paint, carpet from high-content recycled material, high-efficiency windows, a planted green roof, a 'rain garden' for catching run-off and other new finish-out building materials.
The twelve containers were were put in place on 18th June. We'll be keeping an eye on this one to let you know how it turns out.
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Hybrid, at hybridseattle.com,
Hybrid, at hybridseattle.com, was the architect who designed and permitted these buildings.
Actually Hybrid was fired
Actually Hybrid was fired from the project before we ever dropped a single container. Contrary to their claims, Hybrid had nothing to do with any part with the original design, or any of the assembly or construction. It's on par with their unethical behavior to try and take credit for others hard work. Stay tuned to the owners site for more information on all the relevant parties involved on this project.