Much of the front of container-composed 1709 Dan St. still sports that distinctive shipping container crimp, though the actual entrance to the 2-box structure has been partially camouflaged behind siding and a gabled-roof-sporting porch. The misalignment between the 2 boxes makes room for a matching patio space in the back of the home, which sits about a block and a half north of the intersection with Lyons St. in Fifth Ward. The house was put together by container enthusiast Build-a-Box (whose website says it’s also working up a 50-unit shipping container apartment complex for the neighborhood).

All the sections of the 2-bedroom, 2-bath structure add up to about 1,228 sq.ft.; the house went on sale last month for $189,995. The crimping has been completely masked on the inside of the house:

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The northern container contains an open plan living room, kitchen, and dining area:

The dining space opens out to the aforementioned back patio:

A small hallway space connects the living area to the master suite (below), the 2nd bedroom, and the second bathroom:

One of the bedrooms is shown staged as an office; the listing also suggest the building for office use:

The back patio maintains a container vibe:

Photos: HAR

Building With Boxes