Jan 30 2008

Children's Activity Centre by Phooey Architects

Four shipping containers transformed into a kids activity centre in Melbourne, recognised by UK architectural awards

What better way to teach kids the importance of recycling than by sending them to a play-school made from re-used shipping containers?

Generated by sustainable strategies, with the aim of creating a low-cost, zero waste centre, Melbourne firm Phooey Architects designed and developed the activity centre, which is currently in use in Melbourne's Skinners playground.

Fashioned out of four large shipping containers, the centre is 100% environmentally friendly, made from only durable, recycled and reclaimed materials.

The project was the recent recipient of an 'Architecture Review Award for Emerging Architecture' in the UK.

www.phooey.com.au

comments

David Radoavnovic
April 07 2009
Wow! Brilliant use of containers which inspires children to use their creative mind. Thanks!
A Galbraith
October 27 2009
Excellent concept put into practice. I'd be really interested to know what materials they used to insulate against the heat, and what U-values they achieved????

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