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Shipping Container as Your Next Hotel Room or Apartment ?!

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 .

 

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http://inhabitat.com/eye-catch...ing-in-south-africa/   

 

http://travel.france24.com/con...nveiled-johannesburg

 

http://www.sleepingaround.eu/

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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

 

 

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