This funky student housing proposal relies entirely on recycled shipping pallets as its construction material. Destined for rue Amelot in Paris, building AME-LOT was designed by Malka Architects, who say that it will create zero pollution unlike many other "ecological" projects that actually end up generating a ton of waste. The designers have committed to re-appropriating existing materials - in this case discarded pallets - in what is a fascinating and groundbreaking design.
Looks more like the detention center of the Death Star.
This is a superb example of idea and image over practicality and research.. Great images, and that is all.. Utterly ludicrous proposal.. Pallets are good for use as pallets.. not creating structures. These people have clearly never been anywhere near a pallet – they come in in all sorts of sizes, configurations and condition so ‘found’ ones would likely be incompatible with each other..
Build this should not be easy. The pallets are not designed to last long, but to be reused a few times. They have a treatment? In Spain would take about 4 years running. Should certainly replace all at the end of that period.
I find it more interesting to know how they solve it.
In any case impressive.