Adaptive re-use is cool for so many reasons: it is sustainable, it creates original and surprising architecture and it echoes a concept that can be semi-academically described as continuity in time. Even not mentioning the manageability and modular organisation advantages of building with shipping containers, Cargotecture still sounds like a remarkably ethical and smart idea in times when a huge amount of trash (architectural as well) is being produced which in a while becomes problematic to dispose of.
This is a guest post from Antonina of OpenBuildings - a community-driven and openly editable encyclopaedia of buildings from around the world.
BWM Architekten & Partner: Genussregal Exhibition and Flagship Wine Store
image: BWM Architekten & Partner
sculp(IT) architects: Live/Work Space
image: Luc Royman
Stefan Beese & RE:BE Design: LOA Container Grand Stand Project
image: RE:BE Design
Clive Wilkinson Architects: Pallotta TeamWorks Headquarters
image: Benny Chan – Fotoworks
ArcgencY: COP15 Pavilion
image: Lars Engelgaar
Spillmann Echsle Architects: FREITAG Flagship Store
image: Spillmann Echsle Architects
AnL Studio: Ocean Scope Observatory
image: AnL Studio
Graft Architects: Platoon Kunsthalle
image: Platoon
Mesarchitecture: Sky Is The Limit Observatory
image: Mesarchitecture
James & Mau Arquitectura: Infiniski Manifesto House
image: Antonio Corcuera
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[...] Adaptive re-use is cool for so many reasons: it is sustainable, it creates original and surprising architecture and it echoes a concept that can be semi-academically described as continuity in time. Even not mentioning the manageability and modular organisation advantages of building with shipping containers, Cargotecture still sounds like a remarkably ethical and smart idea in times when a huge amount of trash (architectural as well) is being produced which in a while becomes problematic to dispose of. Read more. [...]
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