A library made from recycled shipping containers now becomes the centrepiece of an Indonesian village. Fantastic!
This is a fantastic idea for book lovers, those who love recycling and those intrested in improving the lives of people in developing countries.
A unique library has been constructed from seven creatively-adapted shipping containers in Batu, Indonesia.
The sturdy shipping containers have travelled the world in their previous incarnation, but now will be firmly on dry land as a permanent local landmark.
The Amin Library has a collection of 6,000 books that local residents can read for free in the colourful new building…
…The sophisticated facility is hoping to provide a better quality of living for locals in the agricultural town of Batu, who in general have little money.
The widening gap between those who have money in Indonesia and those who do not was the impetus for the playful project, which is totally free to the public.
Inside is also a health clinic that provides villagers with health care.
As the first commenter says, “When I saw this, I couldn’t contain myself.”