Utilizing shipping containers is a growing trend in architecture and construction for a variety of reasons. The metal boxes are incredibly strong, and can also cut construction costs as well as time, since they can be retrofitted into more elaborate buildings faster than traditional building methods. The two firms have a history of partnering to create open, light-filled spaces for Japan’s tots, and the OA Kindergarten is the latest in a series of facilities that provide soothing spaces for all...
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