Clever containers for students in South Africa

The property developers Citiq in Johannesburg, South Africa has built the student development called Mill Junction in Johannesburg as a result of trying to address the shortage of student accommodation in the city.

The architects have used shipping container to create affordable student accommodation, these have been built on top of empty, unused grain silos. In addition to the 375 individual apartments that have been built in the containers there will also be libraries, lounges, gyms and a rooftop terrace with amazing views of the city.