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The Periscope Project: An art space made out of shipping containers

The Periscope Project

The Periscope Project is truly an answer to our space woes. It is a revolutionary and remarkable space designed to hold art exhibitions, discussions and workshops and entirely made out of shipping containers. Located in a small parking lot in San Diego, this uniquely designed space is not a concrete contraption as one might imagine. It is sleek, and the intriguing shape of the structure has lent it its name. The five recycled shipping containers which were used to build this unique structure encompass enough area for a workshop, store front, work unites and a common courtyard. So whether one is looking for a performance space, or a cozy nook to hold art gatherings in, the Periscope Project will be a space opted for by most as it is not only unique and creative, but also environmentally sustainable.

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The design had been conceptualized and executed by the late Petar Perisi in 2007. It was completed by ENS Projects. The addition of more shipping containers completed the design with four of the containers stacked up together to form a double story building of sorts, and the fifth container forming the storefront at an angle to the rest of the containers, hence forming the shape of a periscope. The venue is used regularly for gatherings on public education, cultural practices, and the like. The two floors are connected with stairs and bridges, and a large open courtyard space also provides an opportune area for performances and gatherings. To harmonies with the eco friendly nature of the design, the courtyard space utilizes succulents to lend a green touch and recycled tires to act as planters.

The Periscope Project has been in existence for some time now, and its chief functions are to host exhibitions, act as a gallery and essentially provide an answer to space problems faced by aspiring artists, students, scholars and members of the community. It also hosts laboratory facilities for students who are keen on pursuing activities like photography and video making. The project is seeking economic viability via Kickstarter, but this is also an aspect that they are looking at for long term impact.

They also have a charitable bent, with the excess money aiding underprivileged students, classroom furniture and equipment for their exhibitions. The Periscope Project thus aims at a definite impact in working for and towards some beneficial goals, as well as maintaining the initial goodwill it has gathered through its distinctiveness and utilitarian value.

Via: Inhabitat

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