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Design Overview: A Sneak Peek Into My First DIY Home Studio

Updated: Apr 5, 2021

I did a TERRIBLE job documenting the build of this container studio. (I'm new to being a slumlord influencer) So I made this video to show off some of the design choices in it's construction.


Check out the specs below..

 
 

Nickname:

The tank, alpha tank, doom dungeon,


Current Location:

Industrial estate 15min from inner city.


Container:

20f high-cubic capacity (one-tripper). Bought from container reseller


Framing:

Standard timber frame 90x45mm pine


Internal Sheeting:

16mm fire-check plasterboard (drywall).


Sound isolation techniques:

  • Room within a room - frame isolated from external

  • Extra thick 16mm firecheck plasterboard

  • Sound isolated ventilation system

Fancy Features:

  • Nib wall for stashing cases

  • Split system AC

  • Tall-ass


Regrets?

  • LED down lights - create big perforations in the plasterboard for sound to escape. I wouldn't do this again.

  • Single layer of thick plaster (drywall) - next time I would go 2x layers of standard 10mm

  • More sound absorption panels.


Build Time:

Part time ~2 months


Total Build Cost:

~$12,000-ish (including AC and labour). Stay tuned for an update. I gotta count my receipts.


Any questions on this one? don't hesitate to ask me slumlord@shippingcontainerstudios.com




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