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metrobox architects: skating in the city


skating in the city by metrobox architects

german firm metrobox architects have sent in images of their project 'skating in the city'.
the exhibition pavilion highlighted 25 years of skateboarding at the cologne cathedral
through photographs and also displayed drawings and plans for a new skate plaza alternative
that is due to be completed in 2010. an old shipping container was used for the pavilion.
the facade consisted of 175 used and painted skateboards. 


the facade covered with 175 skateboards


the entrance to the pavilion


visitors view the exhibition


the exhibition space


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01.08.10  
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flexo   01.08.10
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archstar   01.09.10
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