A developer in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, has stacked old shipping containers atop a grain silo to create trendy new apartments.
The Mill Junction building —
A developer in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, has stacked old shipping containers atop a grain silo to create trendy new apartments.
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With space for just under 400 residents, the company behind the project, Citiq, hopes to provide affordable accommodation for students in the city.
The Mill Junction building —
With space for just under 400 residents, the company behind the project, Citiq, hopes to provide affordable accommodation for students in the city.
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The view from inside the Mill Junction building which lies close to the central Johannesburg business district.
The Mill Junction building —
The view from inside the Mill Junction building which lies close to the central Johannesburg business district.
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Shipping containers have added an extra five levels, including a roof top terrace, to the original 10-story building.
The Mill Junction building —
Shipping containers have added an extra five levels, including a roof top terrace, to the original 10-story building.
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Workers give a new lick of paint to the Mill Junction building. The site had lain dormant since the late 1980s.
The Mill Junction building —
Workers give a new lick of paint to the Mill Junction building. The site had lain dormant since the late 1980s.
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On the inside, Mill Junction has been fitted with communal kitchens, lounges, study areas and free WiFi.
The Mill Junction building —
On the inside, Mill Junction has been fitted with communal kitchens, lounges, study areas and free WiFi.
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South African universities have a high drop out rate but Citiq hope the Mill Junction development will ease the burden on students by offering them affordable, centrally located living space.
The Mill Junction building —
South African universities have a high drop out rate but Citiq hope the Mill Junction development will ease the burden on students by offering them affordable, centrally located living space.
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The inside of a bedroom at the Mill Junction building, kitted out with the needs of a student in mind.
The Mill Junction building —
The inside of a bedroom at the Mill Junction building, kitted out with the needs of a student in mind.
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By making use of a prominent (but disused) building, Citiq also say they hope to maintain Johannesburg's architectural and cultural heritage.
The Mill Junction building —
By making use of a prominent (but disused) building, Citiq also say they hope to maintain Johannesburg's architectural and cultural heritage.
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