RDP House
Pichincha
Daniel Moreno Flores and Sebastian Calero
DESIGNER: Daniel Moreno Flores BUILDER: Daniel Moreno Flores BUILD DATE: 2015
LOCATION: Pichincha, Ecuador PHOTO CREDITS: Homedsgn RATING: 4 Stars.
A raw and unapologetically industrial masterpiece, RDP House by Daniel Moreno Flores and Sebastián Calero pushes the boundaries of cargotecture with an expansive, low-slung design punctuated by a single elevated volume. Built from eight repurposed 40-foot shipping containers, the house sprawls horizontally across the landscape, emphasising openness and connection to the outdoors while maintaining a strikingly bold aesthetic.
Build Method
The majority of the home is single-storey, with containers positioned in a widely spread, fragmented arrangement. However, one container is dramatically elevated on a thick steel frame, standing out as the only second-level element of the structure. This raised container creates an impressive visual anchor while providing shaded outdoor space below.
A defining characteristic of the RDP House is its raw industrial expression, with exposed steel beams, thick metal connectors, and extensive glass panels integrated throughout. The connections between the containers are left deliberately open, reinforcing a sense of spatial flow, while large pivoting glass doors allow for seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.
The containers feature a distinctive stripped-paint effect, where layers of their original coatings have been carefully removed and left unfinished, revealing an artistic patina that enhances the home’s rugged, factory-like appeal. This weathered aesthetic, combined with the interplay of metal, glass, and timber, elevates the project beyond standard industrial design, giving it an artful, lived-in feel.
Interbode Thoughts
The RDP House is a bold expression of raw materials, functionality, and open-air living. Its fragmented layout and unrestrained industrial character set it apart from conventional container homes, offering a unique take on modular architecture.
We particularly appreciate the elevated container on its thick steel frame, which not only creates a striking silhouette but also enhances the home’s versatility. The stripped-paint effect on the containers adds an extra layer of depth, turning what could have been a purely utilitarian project into a carefully curated work of art.
This project is a true celebration of cargotecture, embracing imperfection, adaptability, and material honesty in a way that few container homes dare to.
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