Inside an NYC Townhouse Made From 18 Shipping Containers | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest

[@cristicorte]

This is exactly what I want to see on AD, not the monstrous celebrity mansions. Love it.

[@zis8772]

yes.

[@kmanyrivers]

EXACTLY!

[@MattSezer]

I mean this probably costs millions, so it’s not like it’s really that different.

[@al28854]

@@MattSezer millions as opposed to tens of millions, but yeah I'm lovin it.

[@jennelowens8813]

Who do you think lives here? The fact you think this isn’t a monstrous mansion for a celebrity is laughable

[@JoelDavid678]

Giuseppe and Ada are the MOST charming and talented! Directing this video was such an honor! Love it so much 💖💖💖

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

*brilliantly done. this message is GARGANTUAN and i hope that it spreads wide.* 🚛🌇❤

[@treemerryweather]

You and your team created a beautifully constructed video to present the architects' creation and the new owner's vision thank you.

[@stevenicholson297]

what did the house cost?

[@Africannabis]

What a great video ❤

[@PatriziaCastiglione-y6p]

excellent job!!! I was just thinking of how well it was filmed. I hope (for us viewers) that you get more of these!

[@scott5966]

How nice that AD actually focused on Architecture and not celebrity for once.

[@kerrylynn5199]

They do both. That’s how they stay in business.

[@levibrown5783]

Your speaking facts Sad to say

[@ursonate]

@@kerrylynn5199 The view count seems to indicate otherwise so far.

[@user-wm3hu7lo1g]

This stuff is viewed by many fewer people than the celebrity mansions. Jennifer Garner's video is at 4,6M views. To me it's obvious why AD won't stop covering the cribs of the rich and famous.

[@saturnreturnmagik]

They also have the best homes so lol

[@BradThePitts]

Hey AD! If you're taking notes and if you care about what your viewers say, I'd like to say that I much prefer these videos about *architecture*, and don't at all care for your "celebrity cribs" videos where they walk around and explain where they bought their knick-knack's. Maybe start another channel for that. Thanks!

[@ettajfan5882]

Agree!

[@notshylo]

AD has been featuring celebrity homes for decades, since at least the 1950s. You’re just going to have to get over the fact that they do both. On one channel.

[@heehee63]

I suspect the millions of views the celeb vids get speak louder than your one comment.

[@jimmigizi]

Says brad the Pitts!! 😂

[@Danabw607]

Totally agree!

[@SirCentex]

“Respond creatively to what humanity has push aside” beautifully said!

[@DBeAwn1]

The fact this is in Brooklyn makes so much sense. Has an industrial look and feel to it. Shipping containers? Very creative tbh

[@cwg73160]

Of course it has an industrial look and feel to it. They effing shipping containers. “Oh wow. This log cabin has a natural look and feel to it.” Did that ridiculous to you? It should have.

[@TanushSwaminathan]

@@cwg73160 it's because you can find shipping containers in any alleyway in Brooklyn. That's what they were referring to, that the house itself fits well in Brooklyn and in a way pays homage to the city

[@ttdeane]

hi just echoing the voices saying this is the type of content we want

[@user-wm3hu7lo1g]

Views tell AD the opposite story. To me it's obvious why AD won't stop covering the cribs of the rich and famous.

[@Flaminghotfire666]

@@user-wm3hu7lo1gexactly, these people are just vocal minorities, the general public loves to watch those types of videos

[@MadMan07712]

This is what AD should strive to be. Make the architecture and interesting design the “celebrity.”

[@user-wm3hu7lo1g]

AD's audience clearly wants to watch celebrity houses.

[@SmallBlogV8]

I've seen the odd shipping-container house here and there before, but this is the nicest one I've seen by a distance.

[@MusehanaH]

They built an 375 apartments student accommodation comprises named Mill Junction in Johannesburg, South Africa back in 2014, using shipping containers.

[@WDSimp]

The house is lovely and the designers are delightful. I would be very happy to see them in more videos showing off more of their projects.

[@JessiecaB]

I love not knowing who these people are and getting to know them via their beautiful works of art. Chefs kiss AD

[@stickynorth]

LOT-EK is one of the most innovative designers around these days and this shows you why. They make high art out of the large-scale equivalent of a milk crate... Now that's something!

[@marshlong]

Very clever design especially with the conjoining terraces

[@typhanymatthews]

I used to live in the neighborhood where this house located, was always curious about it. Thank you for this video

[@pimsinghatiraj74]

what's the address?

[@wgabriel]

@@pimsinghatiraj74 2 Monitor St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

[@brucesmith1754]

Used to?! Where'd you go?

[@annansel2638]

They listened to their customers...and are genius in their plan...highly functional and not crazy over top luxury treatments...well done...would love to see it but video was very well done ..

[@domi372]

finally architectural digest posting about actual architecture . who woulda thought...

[@tythetasmaniantiger7]

I genuinely love the industrial look, best way to save the planet is not to manufacture new more "efficient and environmentally friendly" things, but just to stop manufacturing new things altogether and reuse things that already exist. Keep it up!

[@slz203]

There is nothing in this that is “saving the planet” lol. It is a giant townhouse with one occupant. Incredibly wasteful.

[@fignwton13]

Devoting an entire corner lot and all those resources to house ONE person isn't going to help us save the planet. This is excessive regardless of the materials used.

[@robberyexpert]

@@fignwton13 lol, yeah but it looks so cool and modern!! jk, I do agree with both of you, yes it is very much great to reuse, but at the same time this is NYC, that space can be utilized better for multiple families.

[@McWhatevs]

These vanity projects don't "save the planet". The amount of additional heating and cooling such a structure would need compared to one made of traditional building materials is considerable. Add the additional supports, requirements for one-off custom solutions, waterproofing and so on, and there is no net benefit here. If you like the look and concept fine, but it's not a green solution by any means.

[@theboringchannel2027]

about 95% of the build is new materials. reusing a some shipping containers that are easily recycled, like a soda can is, not saving the world or anything actually. The inefficiency of heating and cooling this space, easily outweights any "savings" of the planet their might have been.

[@cynthiamason4069]

"We just respond creativity to what humanity pushes aside". Brilliant words to live by.😊

[@arymu007]

Beautiful and it fits the NYC landscape. It's like a 2049 design in our current timeline.

[@edilbertosacchi]

This house is a treasure: sustainability, assembling semplicity (three days), elegance, comfort, a beautiful view and luxuries that invite the owners to share and be connected with other people, like the projection room, the huge fireplace, beautiful outdoor spaces and, why not, the large master bedroom bath tab 😉 The owner's decors look like there couldn't be anything different, they fit and add value to the spaces with personality and respect for the spirit of the building. My fantasy is that he took some warmth to a more essential and maybe kind of industrial flavour. The architects tale was really engaging: thank you guys, there's still so much enthusiasm for the project, humility and love as long as proficiency. I grew up in Napoli too, so I hope you'll appreciate if I describe these 15 minutes, for everything written before, sweet, soft and intense as " 'nu babà ". Exactly how I think our homes should be, congratulations.

[@marcosladarense]

yet it is gentrified. This is actually beyond depressing. people celebrating and finding an architectural miracle to do tiny homes and container things like this while people have their quality of life in the brink

[@anitarodriguez-rudell2211]

Oh my goodness... let me tell you. If I had that kind of money, I would DEFINITELY be interested in this style of living. Johnathan has done a marvelous... job decorating for the style of the shipping containers. Kudos to the amazing design team 🎉❤

[@zeebreezy9302]

This was amazing! AD needs to feature more of these narratives. The celeb cribs are ok, but this is legit AD inspiration we want to see and learn about.

[@ay5576]

I love how they love Johnathan.

[@mamikOmotto]

this is one of the BEST AD episodes

[@beardown6574]

AD always bringing something different! Absolutely love this house! Incredible concept by the architects! The layout of the interiors spaces is great. The theater is my fav spot. Love the terraces and how they all connect. Bravo to them it is beautiful.

[@paulprentiss8757]

We walked by this house years ago on the way to a concert on the river and marveled at the design.

[@iliapetrovic3582]

If I win the lottery, I know who’s designing my house ❤

[@AlcindorProductions]

Love how they have the perfect voices to present interesting architecture but also have the background, interest and candidness

[@Hbirdo]

Wonderful use of shipping containers. The architects shared their ideas and joy as they walked through the project with second owner transformations. Thanks.

[@isaac198428]

Love it! If there was an earthquake or anything, this would be the safest building to be in since every container is a safe room with the structural strength bubble. If it fell, it wouldn’t crumble like a regular building full of concrete, glass and metal rebar.

[@mariecolette170]

What a cool couple! What they did is something I never thought I’d see in my city-instead of building yet another “luxury residence” like the other 5,000 everywhere you look, they built something unique n creative instead! Respect, so refreshing for once

[@veronicarivera3218]

Master bedroom is just pure mastery. Gorgeous and functional. I’m in awe

[@aowiclkfjeoasd]

most practical and beautiful version of container building

[@Tatee101]

I bet it’s the best sleep ever when it rains in that house 🏠 💙

[@kareebhasnat]

The connected terrace is genius!

[@jenigooley4524]

this house is on my block with just a bunch of regular buildings and townhouses. so cool to finally see inside

[@franzlino7698]

where’s that?

[@douglasyong6939]

Wonderful to see the chemistry between Ada and Giuseppe...and the house is nice 2

[@maddiemaddocks2482]

Love, love, love.... Makes me feel wistful.

[@scientist00000]

I really enjoy this industrial style of house, and reusing materials such as containers is exactly what the world needs. Sadly it takes away the sustainability argument when only one person lives here. It seems to me that living truly sustainably cannot be luxurious

[@slz203]

Yea the whole thing is really ridiculous for one person

[@julietteferrars3097]

You should read “Shatter Me” by Tahereh Mafi

[@DREWKABOOM]

Wild 🤯 driving by this everyday in Bk for years and now being introduced to these beautiful people 🫶 thank you so much AD ☯️🕉

[@C_71]

This is a thing of beauty. I love seeing what people do with containers.

[@sxt4447]

I used to live in the apartment building across the street and always wondered what it looked like in there. Thanks AD!

[@PassTheCollectionPlate]

These architects are masters of their craft

[@markielinhart]

WOW‼️ Think this is the epitome of ‘industrial design’. Congratulations👏👏👏✌️🇦🇺

[@ianlewis4383]

Omg I used to walk past this place all the time and wondered what the story behind it was, now I have my answer! Very cool

[@Amacott99]

Now these homes……are genius! That architecture and design…pure genius ❤

[@Mikomido5]

I initially thought it was an apartment complex but now realize it’s a house!! The structure and concept is very fitting for NYC.

[@whatsamatteryou791]

Beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous! Love it! I need a smaller version! I applaud you both! True artists!

[@gwenhunter8454]

Absolute stunning! Would love to see more of their buildings on AD!

[@geomantilla]

This is the kind of content we want!!!!!!

[@ocker2000]

I design container conversions and I love what these two have created. Thanks for producing this video.

[@marilucastillo7777]

They make a great team! Such vision is wonderful to see come together.

[@pippastar1606]

This is seriously cool. Gorgeous design and use of materials. I also loved how the owner has decorated the place. Well done to all involved.

[@predrag-peterilich900]

Fantastic living space; it transcends my ideas and dreams. Very well put together and presented video. Thank you, Ada & Giuseppe.

[@xavipanneton]

Big Lot Ek fan here, really glad to see an in-depth tour of one of my favorite houses of all time. Thank you!

[@CHawkens]

this is actually well done, understanding how to use discarded materials like this to make a cozy house multiple levels is beyond normal builder's thinking.

[@LadyYoop]

This is stunningly beautiful!

[@arquitopicnew]

It’s wonderful to see the contrast between the steel elements and their thoughtful integration throughout the design. The interiors feel warm and inviting.

[@konahead]

extraordinary, and environmentally-friendly as well in terms of re-using materials. absolutely love it!

[@eden_mist]

love love love this video! Ada and Giuseppe are amazing and so insightful!

[@blasphemertheseventh]

AD finally understood the assignment.

[@robertlevasseur6843]

Outstanding video. It is wonderful to see these architects pushing the possibilities of using containers for 30 years. They have taken the concept so far and I'm sure they are not done.

[@jaceware8808]

That is just lovely. I really like the terrace on each level and being able to get to each level with the stairs. Very nice.

[@r3toun]

That colour suits the building amazingly

[@nenadpopov3601]

By far the best place I have ever seen, and I watch A LOT of these kind of videos, LOOOOVE that each floor got it's own terraces and that they are all connected, beautiful place.

[@malibu_rum]

Most STUNNING house I've ever seen in any interior design video, across all the channels on this platform.

[@bedstuybk3628]

What a journey into what is possible - what we can create! Love the couple - the design is genius!

[@sowonske]

6:14 Love, love, love the lamp fixture! So unique, but it fits so well in the space

[@jillianmorgan4120]

I absolutely love the stainless steel kitchen. Stunning in such a proper way

[@Ciesiam]

You two are such a beautiful couple and it reflects in your innovative design. It was a pleasure watching. ❤

[@Karucloth]

Beautifully built building, just fits especially for New York, love the concept & ideas embedded like 😭

[@Dorisbookrecs]

This is giving me flash backs of my high school building. Downtown nyc by 66st. However this is beautiful.

[@pearlhartney9]

Love this! And what a lovely couple! First time occuring to me that it must be hard for architects to let go of their creations that they are so proud of.

[@straightarrow372]

This is a really beautiful house. I would like to hear more about how the containers were made safe with so much of their walls cut away.

[@quentinkirk9064]

Keep showing both , i like seeing celebrities houses it gives me ideas 💡

[@bengerardo2357]

Thank you both for the determinnation to create with such a simple idea.

[@amarijayamari]

This is a great green way to reduce overuse and recycle what we have. I just wonder about the stress elements on the structure. But this is fabulous.

[@gilliancruise-johnston947]

spectacular!! Homes for now and the future with infinite possibility for variation according to need. Well done, Bravo!!

[@clarissachai2173]

Very creative and love the interior design of the house, loved the 2 creators who had the loveliest metaphor for creating

[@JayCee-u2b]

I love how the slits for the thin windows create the effect on the ceiling

[@vees191]

Would love a three/four story container house. Always loved that they could be repurposed

[@sazennonumber]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful. Love the lamps and light fixtures all around. And ahh, the Italian accent... and design.

[@GaitaPonto]

Superb project and execution. This is the best container project ever. And the new owner's taste makes justice to this fantastic space. Also, Ada and Giuseppe are so sweet.

[@CleoS-vx5pd]

I appreciate the creativity and intelligence that went into this. I really do not like it & think it looks ugly, but if we all liked the same stuff life would be very dull. Kudos to all they have achieved! 👏🏻

[@davec6796]

I stayed across the street couple years ago and saw this building. I was mesmerized!

[@castingkid6836]

Wow I love this house and the architects! They're so cute together! I'm so inspired 😍😍😍😍

[@kingdbox96]

Hey AD ! Thanks to everyone on your team who played a role in creating such stylish content. I personally love BOTH the celebrity/ non famous features. Grateful either way, have a nice day!(did that rhyme????)

[@glengamble526]

What an incredible structure!

[@orbitaljunkie]

This is so well done - love the cantilever architecture. Whoever the current owner is has great taste.

[@rw9207]

Absolute Masterpiece!

[@funkallectual]

wow!! the thought process for these containers is amazing! extraordinary!!

[@andyukh1625]

Simply unique, simply stunning……….. and that’s all I gotta say about that ! Very clever & creative, Love it …….

[@CromTO]

I'm more of a New England Shingle-Style person - but I actually do like this townhouse, it's unique.

[@nin____amor]

this is stunning wow

[@iftekharmian2759]

such cool people and cool house! new found respect for AD! you have inspired an architect here! love this video and explanation and the styling everything is just very innovative cool!

[@hollydisanto9148]

Stunning and creative way to save landfills much love. 💕

[@autumnmoon6395]

While I agree with the comments pointing out the depressing visuals of the exterior, the interior of the house is wonderfully thought out and well-constructed with emphasis on aesthetics as well as recyclable materials, so I am not opposed to this house! I am curious how the stability of the house works since the bottom-level shipping containers are floating and cut off at their corners, which is part of their strength, but I hope the math was accounted for~

[@aprilsmith8265]

Seeing this is crazy. Lived in this neighborhood all my life, and remember always walking by this.

[@perezalfaro_aa]

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL proyect ever see