In the middle of a playground in the south of Melbourne, an activity centre has been created for children. Here, they can meet after school and do their homework, paint, make things with their hands, listen to music and participate in many other things. The budget for this project was very tight, and it was necessary to keep the maintenance costs as low as possible. At the same time, the energy and high spirits of the “masters of the house” also had to be taken into account. In addition, a short construction period was essential, since the entire site had to be kept open at all times. The architects, who are experienced in recycling materials, decided to employ four disused shipping containers. These were arranged and stacked in such a way that ample, multifunctional spaces were created for joint activities as well as quiet areas where children can withdraw.