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Arkitema Architects

DESIGNER: Arkitema Architects BUILDER: Arkitema Architects BUILD DATE: 27th Oct 2017

LOCATION: Copenhagen, Denmark PHOTO CREDITS: Arkitema Architects RATING: 4 Stars

Beat Box transforms Roskilde’s industrial Musicon quarter into a youthful, modular living landscape. Designed by Arkitema Architects and built by Container Living, this residential complex uses 48 repurposed shipping containers to create 30 developer-ready apartments, blending sustainable design with flexible, urban living.

Build Method

Constructed atop a robust concrete podium, container modules are grouped in pairs within a steel frame structure. These pairings offer 30 m² and 60 m² layouts, and the modularity streamlines offsite assembly, quick on-site installation, and potential relocation . Large panoramic windows and balconies enhance connection to the surrounding community plaza. The rugged container exteriors are left raw, preserving their industrial authenticity and anchoring the design firmly within Musicon’s creative spirit.

Interbode Thoughts

Beat Box is a compelling example of how container architecture can redefine urban living. The design maximizes affordability and adaptability without sacrificing aesthetic appeal. We particularly commend its embrace of the containers’ raw character, contemporary interior treatments, and sustainable, relocatable nature. This project proves that modular housing can be both stylish and socially relevant, offering a replicable model for future urban regeneration.

COPENHAGEN APARTMENTS DESIGNS

BUILD OR BUY

Featured

NEST Design

A$1,850.00

VIEW Design

A$2,250.00

STACK2 Design

A$2,350.00

BOX DESIGN

A$980.00

HELI Design

A$1,290.00

ROAM Design

A$750.00

POD1 DESIGN

A$460.00

POD2 Design

A$520.00

BBQ DESIGN

A$299.00

HUB Design

A$750.00

Featured

STACK2

A$268,000.00

Stack. Designed for sites with gradients, 2x 40ft (12m) and 2 × 20ft (6m) shipping containers are combined in an ode to the Grillagh Water House.

VIEW

A$264,000.00

View. Designed for sites with decent gradients but equally at home on level land, 1 x 40ft (12) and 2 × 20ft (6m) shipping containers are combined in a perfect union to create the feel of an amply proportioned 1 Bedroom home or holiday getaway.

NEST

A$256,000.00

Nest. If you are looking for something different - this is it. Our Nest units are un-apologetically unusual. 2 x 40ft shipping containers form a very special space - a roof top terrace and lower level deck with spa + fire pit.

BOX

A$170,000.00

BOX is a double unit 2X 12M (20ft) High Cube Shipping containers design suitable for a single small cabin use complete with kitchenette and bathroom in both Grid and Off Grid configurations and with 1 Solar roof option.

Price includes GST

HELI

A$155,000.00

Heli is a double unit 2X 12M (20ft) High Cube Shipping containers design suitable for flat sites/site needing to elevate in order to obtain views.

ROAM

A$145,000.00

Roam is a single unit 12M (40ft) High Cube + 6M (20ft) High Cube Shipping container design suitable for a small residence use complete with 2 bathrooms. Service module designs for Off Grid use are available.

POD2

from A$65,000.00

POD2 is a single unit 12M (20ft) High Cube Shipping container design suitable for a single bedroom/office use complete with small kitchenette and bathroom shown in both Grid and Off Grid configurations and with 3 Solar roof options.

POD1

A$46,000.00

POD1 is a single unit 12M (20ft) High Cube Shipping container design suitable for a single bedroom/office use complete with bathroom (not kitchen) shown in both Grid and Off Grid configurations and with 2 Solar roof options. If you are looking for a single container with kitchenette design please see POD2

BBQ

from A$32,000.00

BBQ is a single unit 12M (20ft) High Cube Shipping container designed for use either a BBQ or studio office space. BBQ comes with the design for the front extension.

HUB

A$75,000.00

HUB is a single unit 12M (20ft) High Cube Shipping container designed for use as the Kitchen and Bathroom module in conjunction with our BED unit for glamping style use.