The Mill Junction in the Newtown district of Johannesurg is using shipping containers for student housing. It uses Grain Silos for 10 stories topped with another 4 stories of shipping containers. Photo in first link
This marks a trend of architects worldwide using the containers,even hotel rooms,last link .
Read More:
http://inhabitat.com/eye-catch…ing-in-south-africa/
http://travel.france24.com/con…nveiled-johannesburg
A visit to the Desert View Watchtower on the eastern portion of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Constructed in the 1930s, it offers magnificent canyon views and a tie to the Native American history of the Canyon.
I was visiting a friend, and this was the view from their house. I could understand why they built their house facing this direction. I was taken by the beauty!
Samantha shares some street art pictures from her recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia.
A garden in South Wales is the topic of today’s post from ProfessorAbe
DrFumblefinger shares photos of the Fitz Roy Massif, one of the most famous and difficult to climb peaks in the world, situated in Patagonia.
The St Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is a beautiful lighthouse and has a great museum complex and grounds surrounding
The Amelia Island Museum of History is located in the former Nassau County jail in Downtown Fernadina Beach. It shows
Where Gumbo was #452 Congratulations go to George G for finding Gumbo at the New Jardin Botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick (
I’m a big fan of the industrial esthetic in design. I’m trying to get a handle on the “sleeping around” part, the hotel. It sounds as if, although I can’t find exact wording to that effect, they move the rooms from one location to another periodically, calling it “pop-up”. If that’s the case, I’m not sure I see a purpose unless they can’t afford to produce more and are encouraging guests to think of it as a benefit. The website also says they’re taking a break so maybe that, too, is a euphemism for out of business. I do like the idea of the containers very much.
I loved the design of the South African Student Housing.It was pretty cool.
I hope someone can post their own photos of them on TG.
As for the hotel, I’m guessing that would go good in places were there is only a seasonal demand . I imagine local laws might get in the way. I’d try it though if the price is right