A developer in Johannesburg has transformed an old mill into a spectacular new private residence . Adding shipping containers , meanwhile , has put an extra five levels on the original structure ( including the rooftop space ) and makes creative second use of materials that would otherwise lie idle . Mill House is a two - storey building with shipping containers added to the front for extra living space . The project aims to provide affordable housing while celebrating the city 's architectural history .
A developer in Johannesburg has transformed an old mill into a spectacular new private residence . Mill House is a two - storey building with shipping containers added to the front for extra living space . The project aims to provide affordable housing while celebrating the city 's architectural history .