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A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterWhen designing a temporary structure there is no limit to what materials you can use, so what about using few fruit crates to build an easy, fun and affordable piece of architecture? Designed by <a title="BANA1N is a Fun Temporary Shelter Made from 200 Banana Boxes" href="http://www.a1architects.cz/" target="_blank">A1 Architects</a>, BANA1N is a temporary, multifunctional shelter made from 200 Chiquita Banana boxes. Locally sourced, recyclable and colorful, this ephemeral shelter was used as a library and, more recently, as a <a title="BANA1N is a Fun Temporary Shelter Made from 200 Banana Boxes" href="http://inhabitat.com/giant-banana-wall-ripens-with-a-message-of-profound-flavor/" target="_blank">banana</a> milkshake bar!1
A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterInspired by those living a dynamic and often low budget life, this cool modular shelter can be assembled and disassembled with little effort, and even be setup as a space within a space for some extra privacy.2
A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterBy turning the box tops inwards, the interior also finds itself lined with plenty of shelves and lit by the light peeking through the boxes.3
A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterFirst unveiled at Designblok06 back in 2006, BANA1N was a short-term structure housing different activities inside.4
A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterMore recently the tropical shelter made an appearance at a Czech design show as a 'banana bar' that served up banana milkshakes all throughout the night.5
A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterA1 hopes that people around the world will be inspired to use the Bana1n system in a free creative way.6
A1's BANA1N recycled cardboard boxes shelterAnd off course recycle the cardboard once they are done!7
