Cozy House
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture - Residential
Details
Cozy House transforms old shipping containers into modular, affordable housing, creating small social communities. The prefabricated frame adapts to terrain, while units include living, kitchen, storage, and bathroom. Lower floors host shops, recycling points, and studios. Green terraces, vertical farms, and sustainable water use integrate ecology. Public spaces foster social cohesion, art, and education. Earthquake-resistant, low-cost, and flexible, the project redefines urban living and community empowerment. It also inspires sustainable city development by turning waste into opportunity.
The Jury‘s Statement
The consistent reuse of shipping containers as modular, flexible living solutions gives »Cozy House« a powerfully sustainable and aesthetically striking identity. Green terraces, vertical gardens, and communal zones create an inspiring framework for social interaction. This project stands out for its charismatic combination of ecological responsibility, urban functionality, and emotionally resonant design quality.
