In Shock of the New Project, we had to email our lecturer James Engel an interest we have whether its a building, a style, a problem within architecture, or even a certain aspect within it such as energy saving ideas. Myself right now, I have had an interest in The Container House designed by Patrick Bradley which I watched on Grand Designs, and the reason why is that even though he’s an architect and likes to design modern buildings, he wanted to build himself a house on a secluded area on his family farm which he will inherit, and make it more interesting and comfortable to live in as well as having a budget off £100,000.

We was then asked to create an A3 leaflet with information about our chosen interest and including imagery as if people were taking your leaflet finding everything they need to know about this particular subject in less than 600 words. My leaflet has 9 sections which folds down to an A5 leaflet which I find is better and easier to carry around, and the design I went for it all the information with a few images are on one side, with the front cover (top left) as you fold it, and a large image of the house on the back which could also be used as a poster.

My main areas I liked about this project is that normally and architect building there own dream home would design something luxurious/modern/classic/historic style usually out of brick/glass etc, but then Patrick decided to go for 4 containers which is challenging but I find was worth it in the end. Secondly the materials he used, the construction process, the area of land he specifically built it upon, the reasons for his choice, and lastly how mesmerizing he has made the interior especially going as far with a £16,000 hammock bath. Overall when I first heard about it, it never interested me but once I saw the finishing look I was blown away and I’d be surprised if others wasn’t.