Outdoor and Decking Patio, Porch, Deck Trejos found that working with the containers was like playing with puzzle pieces. By arranging them in stacks of two and sliding the top containers, she created an interior courtyard and gallery space as well as terraces on the upper level. "Working with containers for the first time was a big challenge," she says, "but from the first draft on, it was an awesome experience. They already create space, so you just need to play with the puzzle pieces."  Photo 3 of 11 in Who Knew a Relaxing Tropical Retreat Could Be Made of Shipping Containers? from Who Knew a Relaxing Tropical Retreat Could Be Made of Shipping Containers

Who Knew a Relaxing Tropical Retreat Could Be Made of Shipping Containers?

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Trejos found that working with the containers was like playing with puzzle pieces. By arranging them in stacks of two and sliding the top containers, she created an interior courtyard and gallery space as well as terraces on the upper level. "Working with containers for the first time was a big challenge," she says, "but from the first draft on, it was an awesome experience. They already create space, so you just need to play with the puzzle pieces."