connected shipping containers form royal wolf HQ by room 11 photo by ben hosking all images courtesy of room 11

australian practice room 11 has completed the melbourne headquarters of royal wolf – a specialist in the hire, sale and modification of new and refurbished shipping containers. appropriately, the workplace is built entirely from the steel units, utilizing the fabrication and construction methods employed by the organization.

the scheme repurposes the enclosed volumes as a series of connected light-filled rooms interspersed with areas of plantation. offices and reception areas are articulated around a central courtyard, while the meeting room, kitchen and principal offices are linked to further external enclosures.

the workplace is built entirely from steel units, utilizing the fabrication methods employed by royal wolf photo by ben hosking

20ft and 40ft containers are positioned to create four courtyards, forming a complete rectangle. the ends of each unit are replaced with full height glazing, while ceilings are also left exposed, covered with rigid insulation and a membrane roof. two steel vessels are set vertically, placed on end to create a narrow void with a skylight naturally illuminating the building’s interior.

two steel vessels are set vertically, standing as a beacon for the company photo by ben hosking

the scheme repurposes the enclosed volumes as a series of connected light-filled units photo by ben hosking

the 20ft and 40ft containers are positioned to create four internal courtyards photo by ben hosking

the design is interspersed with trees and other plantation photo by ben hosking

all areas of the scheme overlook areas of greenery photo by ben hosking

offices and reception areas are articulated around a central courtyard photo by ben hosking

the meeting room, kitchen and principal offices are linked to further external enclosures photo by ben hosking

the ends of each unit are replaced with full height glazing, while ceilings are also left exposed photo by ben hosking

connected workspaces are brightly and naturally lit photo by ben hosking

the normally enclosed units are opened up, allowing natural light to permeate the design photos by ben hosking

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