"The team took twelve of those containers, cut them in half lengthways, and welded them onto a steel frame. Instead of leaving the steel exposed or cladding it in something conventional, they coated the entire exterior in poured earth."
"The earth layer was designed in an alternating recessed pattern specifically to reduce heat gain and cut the building's reliance on air conditioning by 38 percent."
"From the outside, Petti reads as a textured, warm-toned structure with a zigzagging profile, the kind of silhouette that makes you stop and puzzle over whether it's old or new, industrial or handcrafted."
"Each container half creates a defined niche, so the layout follows the logic of the containers themselves."
Petti restaurant in Tuticorin, designed by Wallmakers, repurposes twelve shipping containers cut in half and welded onto a steel frame. The exterior is coated in poured earth, reducing heat gain and reliance on air conditioning by 38%. This design choice is significant in the tropical climate of Tamil Nadu. The building's appearance blends industrial and handcrafted elements, creating a unique silhouette that prompts curiosity about its age and origin. The interior layout utilizes the containers' structure to create defined niches for various functions.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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