History
Adam Kalkin designed the Quik House concept. It demonstrated how repurposed industrial materials create modern homes. The project received international recognition, including an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Architecture
The Quik House employs Shipping Container Architecture. It is primarily constructed from recycled steel shipping containers, glass, CorTen steel beams, wood, and concrete. The prefabricated kit spans 2,000 square feet. It includes three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Its shell assembles in one day.
Setting
The Quik House stands in Bernardsville, New Jersey. It integrates into a rural or suburban landscape. Private, often wooded, sites provide its context. Sunlight filters through mature trees.
Specifications
Residence measures 2002 sqft. Features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. Full installation completed in approximately three months.
