Store made from old shipping containers


	Store made from old shipping containers

haraya

10-6-2006 8:23 AM

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design, architecture, freitag, zurich, recycling, shops, innovation, functionality

haraya says:

Inspired by ryhmonde's clip on cool office spaces. =)

A clever design indeed!

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