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The open-concept living area, a benefit of the Quonset-design, includes velvet chairs from CB2.
The open-concept living area, a benefit of the Quonset-design, includes velvet chairs from CB2.
The recycled Quonset hut elements can be seen in the carport’s curved roof, which hangs from steel beams.
The recycled Quonset hut elements can be seen in the carport’s curved roof, which hangs from steel beams.
Manufactured by SteelMaster, the Quonset hut is a modular structure made from commercial-grade steel that can be assembled by a team of two to five people in a few days. Initially developed to provide military housing, the structures are known for their simple construction, strength, and versatility.
Manufactured by SteelMaster, the Quonset hut is a modular structure made from commercial-grade steel that can be assembled by a team of two to five people in a few days. Initially developed to provide military housing, the structures are known for their simple construction, strength, and versatility.
In addition to the home, the property features a Quonset structure.
In addition to the home, the property features a Quonset structure.
Sculptor Mary Voytek’s sprawling estate includes a three-bedroom home, a Quonset hut, and an elevated tiny house with a slide.
Sculptor Mary Voytek’s sprawling estate includes a three-bedroom home, a Quonset hut, and an elevated tiny house with a slide.
Marie and Kurtis Saldivar designed a 1,200-square-foot guest suite using a modified takes on a traditional Quonset Hut in Sisters, Oregon.
Marie and Kurtis Saldivar designed a 1,200-square-foot guest suite using a modified takes on a traditional Quonset Hut in Sisters, Oregon.
Maui Quonset Hut
Maui Quonset Hut
Maui Quonset Hut Deck
Maui Quonset Hut Deck
“For the barn, we chose a Quonset hut structure, inspired by its historic impact on the island,” Thomas says. “The Quonset hut design is an extremely durable, efficient and effective way to enclose space with no interior structure required.”
“For the barn, we chose a Quonset hut structure, inspired by its historic impact on the island,” Thomas says. “The Quonset hut design is an extremely durable, efficient and effective way to enclose space with no interior structure required.”
The Quonset Hut- the best guest house!
The Quonset Hut- the best guest house!
The Quonset Hut- updated and refreshed kitchen
The Quonset Hut- updated and refreshed kitchen
The Quonset Hut! ultimate cool guest house...
The Quonset Hut! ultimate cool guest house...
The Quonset Hut- secluded and private, and totally cool
The Quonset Hut- secluded and private, and totally cool
The Quonset Hut - Guest House with style
The Quonset Hut - Guest House with style
The couple use their prefabricated structure as a fully indecent guest suite thanks to its private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. It’s also a showroom of sorts for their new company Steel Hut, which sells plan sets for residential Quonset huts in partnership with Skylab Architecture.
The couple use their prefabricated structure as a fully indecent guest suite thanks to its private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. It’s also a showroom of sorts for their new company Steel Hut, which sells plan sets for residential Quonset huts in partnership with Skylab Architecture.
The Quonset Hut- your guests won't want to leave!
The Quonset Hut- your guests won't want to leave!
The Quonset Hut- all you need, in a cool WWII Industrial Chic building
The Quonset Hut- all you need, in a cool WWII Industrial Chic building
Prince Concepts tapped EC3 to build True North, a live/work community of prefabricated Quonset huts, each oriented to maximize daylight and framed communal outdoor spaces. “I wanted to give people affordable, but also inspired, space,” says Kafka.
Prince Concepts tapped EC3 to build True North, a live/work community of prefabricated Quonset huts, each oriented to maximize daylight and framed communal outdoor spaces. “I wanted to give people affordable, but also inspired, space,” says Kafka.
“The outdoor kitchen is set into the slope of the land and covered by a large, curved roof—similar to the Quonset design—with an additional 18 solar panels,” says Thomas. The al fresco cooking and gathering area has a built-in grill, cooktop, sink and large fire pit, as well as ample seating.
“The outdoor kitchen is set into the slope of the land and covered by a large, curved roof—similar to the Quonset design—with an additional 18 solar panels,” says Thomas. The al fresco cooking and gathering area has a built-in grill, cooktop, sink and large fire pit, as well as ample seating.
In 1986 Judd parted ways with DIA and the Chinati Foundation was born. Here we see one of two artillery sheds that Judd rehabbed with a new Quonset-style roof and new quartered windows—additions that doubled the proportions of both structures and provided a light-filled space for his 100 milled-aluminum works.
In 1986 Judd parted ways with DIA and the Chinati Foundation was born. Here we see one of two artillery sheds that Judd rehabbed with a new Quonset-style roof and new quartered windows—additions that doubled the proportions of both structures and provided a light-filled space for his 100 milled-aluminum works.
Designed by the Los Angles-based design firm EC3, True North Detroit is a half-acre live-work community comprised of nine lightweight, prefabricated homes. Located about two and a half miles northwest of Detroit's downtown, the homes are made of modified Quonset huts with elongated and heightened wall space, polycarbonate kitchens, bathrooms, and utilities, and radiant concrete floors. Apartments range from 475 square feet to 1,600 square feet.
Designed by the Los Angles-based design firm EC3, True North Detroit is a half-acre live-work community comprised of nine lightweight, prefabricated homes. Located about two and a half miles northwest of Detroit's downtown, the homes are made of modified Quonset huts with elongated and heightened wall space, polycarbonate kitchens, bathrooms, and utilities, and radiant concrete floors. Apartments range from 475 square feet to 1,600 square feet.
A model of True North, the new live-work community Edwin Chan of EC3 has designed for Detroit. The curved structures are based on military Quonset huts, and are quick and inexpensive to build. Expected to be completed by the end of the year, True North marks the architect's first solo project after more than 20 years working in the office of Frank Gehry. © Edwin Chan/EC3
A model of True North, the new live-work community Edwin Chan of EC3 has designed for Detroit. The curved structures are based on military Quonset huts, and are quick and inexpensive to build. Expected to be completed by the end of the year, True North marks the architect's first solo project after more than 20 years working in the office of Frank Gehry. © Edwin Chan/EC3
Sven and his partner have been restoring the home his grandparents built amidst the back-to-the-land movement n the 1970s. Enlisting family and friends for the help, the McGoverns harvested logs from Umatilla National Forest and salvaged materials from construction jobs, demolition sites, and second-hand stores. In addition to the main cabin, Bill and Evelyn McGovern built a root cellar, a potting shed, a guest room, and a quonset hut.
Sven and his partner have been restoring the home his grandparents built amidst the back-to-the-land movement n the 1970s. Enlisting family and friends for the help, the McGoverns harvested logs from Umatilla National Forest and salvaged materials from construction jobs, demolition sites, and second-hand stores. In addition to the main cabin, Bill and Evelyn McGovern built a root cellar, a potting shed, a guest room, and a quonset hut.
“Nestled between the Brazos River and Riverside Parkway, Three Oaks Ranch overlooks 62 beautiful acres of pastureland,” says the listing agent. ”The main home is a two story, Quonset-style residence offering approximately 5,200 square feet of flexible living space.” The three-bedroom, three-bath brick guesthouse offers 2,627 square feet of living space and a two-car garage.
“Nestled between the Brazos River and Riverside Parkway, Three Oaks Ranch overlooks 62 beautiful acres of pastureland,” says the listing agent. ”The main home is a two story, Quonset-style residence offering approximately 5,200 square feet of flexible living space.” The three-bedroom, three-bath brick guesthouse offers 2,627 square feet of living space and a two-car garage.
Chris: I work as a Director of User Experience at a Satellite T.V. company. I think that designers, for the most part (and UI / UX designers in particular), are systems people. They tend to be attracted to grids, taxonomies, hierarchy, structure, simplification, and explanation. Prefab housing (whether a quonset, an Ikea home, monolithic dome, container structure, or a factory built number) is partly manifestation of those sentiments into a living environment. I really find the systemization of home building intriguing. Amy: The ability to customize was everything [when selecting a prefab builder]. A lot of the companies we evaluated claimed that customization was possible, but it came down to that personal chemistry and trust. Brian Abramson [Method's Co-Founder] told us that almost anything was possible, barring decisions that would compromise structural integrity. And believe me, we tried. We added large windows, transom windows for maximum airflow, two skylights and they even widened my closet a little and reconfigured the bathroom to fulfill my dream of a freestanding tub inside the shower. This caused them to have to lengthen the top module [which is the cedar-clad volume shown here].
Chris: I work as a Director of User Experience at a Satellite T.V. company. I think that designers, for the most part (and UI / UX designers in particular), are systems people. They tend to be attracted to grids, taxonomies, hierarchy, structure, simplification, and explanation. Prefab housing (whether a quonset, an Ikea home, monolithic dome, container structure, or a factory built number) is partly manifestation of those sentiments into a living environment. I really find the systemization of home building intriguing. Amy: The ability to customize was everything [when selecting a prefab builder]. A lot of the companies we evaluated claimed that customization was possible, but it came down to that personal chemistry and trust. Brian Abramson [Method's Co-Founder] told us that almost anything was possible, barring decisions that would compromise structural integrity. And believe me, we tried. We added large windows, transom windows for maximum airflow, two skylights and they even widened my closet a little and reconfigured the bathroom to fulfill my dream of a freestanding tub inside the shower. This caused them to have to lengthen the top module [which is the cedar-clad volume shown here].