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| Project | HO:ME 296 |
| Architecture | AB Design |
| Builder | Barber Builders, Steelblox |
| Interior Design | McFadden Design Group |
| Landscape Architect | Greens Landscape |
| Structural and Civil Engineer | Ashely & Vance |
| Electrical Engineer | JMPE |
| Area | 2,435 SF |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Containers | 4x40ft, 1x20ft |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California |
| Year | 2017 |
Description from architects:
How did the architects create a luxury, single-family container-based residence in Santa Barbara County that infused the owners’ distinct personalities?
Schulte Lane captures the essence of AB design studio’s ethos of “inspiration through collaboration.” From concept to completion, the studio strategically maintained a collaborative relationship with key stakeholders at every level to realize this high-end, container-based dwelling in Santa Barbara County—the first of its kind to be permitted in the area.
Entrusting AB design studio with their vision, the owners—an environmental attorney and a fashion stylist—wanted a sustainable and elegant contemporary home that complemented their personalities and occupational passions. The result is a two-story residence, seamlessly integrating five reclaimed shipping containers, nestled into the lush Santa Barbara hillside. The upper level consists of four 40-foot containers that form the master suite and bedroom spaces, separated by a dramatic central stairwell and corridor with skylight. On an open first floor plan, the architects combined living spaces and kitchen to create a center of activity and area for entertaining. The space’s main focal point is an exposed 20-foot shipping container that was transformed into a pantry and scullery.