Developers Planning to Use Shipping Containers for New East Side Homes
WRJ Developers is excited to announce our latest project: using recycled shipping containers to build eight innovative homes on E. 73rd Street in Cleveland. This initiative has recently won schematic approval, marking a significant milestone in our mission to revitalize the area with sustainable and modern housing solutions.
Project Overview
The proposed container homes come in four styles:
Duplex
Triplex
Duplex compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
These homes are designed by Adam Rosekelly, founding principal at Architecture Office in Cleveland. They are based on the ArkiTainer concept on E. 72nd Street, which is set to be the first mixed-income container apartment complex in Ohio, developed by WRJ Developers and designed by Three Squared Inc. from Detroit, Michigan.
Innovative Design and Sustainability
The E. 72nd Street project involves using 160 shipping containers to construct a 60,000-square-foot apartment complex between St. Clair Avenue and Gordon Park. The standalone homes on E. 73rd Street will share many of the same features as this apartment complex, reinforcing a modern-industrial aesthetic while offering significant energy savings.
About WRJ Developers
Four childhood friends — Jermaine Brooks, Willie Levy, Richard Singleton, and Jamion Berry — founded WRJ Developers. They grew up in Cleveland and sought innovative ways to build homes without relying on traditional "stick-built" construction. After exploring various options, they chose to utilize cargo architecture, which uses steel cargo shipping containers for construction. This method is faster and more cost-effective than traditional construction, providing resilient and eye-catching mixed-use spaces.
Looking Forward
WRJ Developers is committed to bringing innovative and sustainable housing solutions to Cleveland's East Side. Our projects not only aim to provide quality homes but also to enhance the overall community with modern and efficient designs.
Stay updated on our progress and learn more about how you can be part of this transformative journey by visiting WRJ Developers.
For inquiries, email us at info@wrjdevelopers.com or call (216) 592-2274.
Together, we are building a brighter, more sustainable future for Cleveland’s communities.
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