This European Tourist Destination Was Made From Upcycled Shipping Containers — And It Comes With A Spectacular View
This European Tourist Destination Was Made From Upcycled Shipping Containers — And It Comes With A Spectacular View
This European Tourist Destination Was Made From Upcycled Shipping Containers — And It Comes With A Spectacular View Shipping containers have been retrofitted to become homes, hotels, dorms, and transitional housing for people facing homelessness. But in the Czech Republic, they are now the foundation of a long-awaited tourist destination. The architecture studio Atelier-r has just debuted its project Lookout Above Litomyšl, a viewing tower that provides unparalleled views of castles, nature, and sprawling European countryside. The tower overlooks Litomyšl Castle. Photo by Boysplaynice for Atelier-r Situated on the outskirts of the town of Litomyšl, two recycled shipping containers make up the watchtower, with one played horizontally as a viewing deck, and the other standing vertically as a tower. The development is part of the town’s Destinations of Journeys project, which aims to encourage locals and visitors alike to explore the area’s countryside. The tower sits just off a hiking trail a…