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Econtainer recycled shipping container bridge provides gateway to Tel-Aviv's Ariel Sharon National Park
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The architects were inspired by the design of the Ariel Sharon National Park itself, which is a super ambitious project to turn one of the world's largest garbage dumps into a flourishing green space. The reuse of shipping containers makes perfect sense, as an estimated 800,000 containers are abandoned by the maritime services each year. The use of containers will also save on production, costs and construction time, and the modular units are flexible enough to adapt to any changes required.
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Yoav Messer Architects' Econtainer Bridge is made of a continuous line of containers punctuated by balconies that provide space to stop, take a rest and enjoy the gorgeous views on each side. The bridge is set upon four columns, minimizing its impact on the ground. A great (re)use for shipping containers that we haven't seen before, the Econtainer Bridge will provide access to the park while serving as a destination in its own right.
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2 thoughts on "Econtainer recycled shipping container bridge provides gateway to Tel-Aviv's Ariel Sharon National Park"
RMa March 10, 2015 at 1:32 pm
What about the environmental impact of wars caused by Isreal? destruction caused? emissions from TV, Computers, AC, fires.... It would be better to stop attacking people, on this greenwashing image they are trying to create, based on fake facts..
Anonymous September 9, 2014 at 10:07 am
Better to use your talents to create some GREEN SPACE in GAZA!!!!!!!!!!
Econtainer Recycled Shipping Container Bridge to Provide Gateway to Tel-Aviv's Ariel Sharon National Park
Tel-Aviv based Yoav Messer Architects recently unveiled plans for a sprawling 525-foot-long bridge made from recycled shipping containers! The project won a competition to build a gateway into Ariel Sharon National Park, a park designed to rehabilitate one of the world's largest and most notorious landfills. If built it will provide access for pedestrians, bicycles and small shuttle buses.
Econtainer Recycled Shipping Container Bridge by Yoav Messer Architects
The architects were inspired by the Ariel Sharon National Park itself, which is turning an old urban rubbish dump into a flourishing green space.
Photo © Yoav Messer Architects
The reuse of shipping containers makes perfect sense, as an estimated 800,000 containers are abandoned by the maritime services each year.
The use of containers will also save on production, costs and construction time, and the modular units are flexible enough to adapt to any changes required.
Yoav Messer Architects' Econtainer Bridge is made of a continuous line of containers punctuated by balconies that provide space to stop, take a rest and enjoy the gorgeous views on each side.
The bridge is set upon four columns, minimizing its impact on the ground.
A great (re)use for shipping containers that we haven't seen before, the Econtainer Bridge will provide access to the park while serving as a destination in its own right.