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Storage-Made Stages

Stefan Beese Uses Shipping Containers to Make a Concert Venue

— January 7, 2011 — Eco
KISS, Lenny Kravitz and the Silversum Pickups have all rocked out in front of Stefan Beese's viewing platform made entirely of shipping containers.

On behalf of his company, RE:BE Design, Stefan Beese constructed this industrial venue for the Voodoo Music Festival. The unconventional structure includes seating and a VIP club.

What truly makes Stefan Beese's creation fascinating is its eco-friendly benefits, as it calls for re-purposing of previously-disposed metals.

Implications - Consumers are appreciative of containers that can be used to store the abundance of products which help to simplify lives. Businesses that focus upon sleek products that allow for easy storage, or products that help with storage will continue to integrate themselves into consumers cluttered lives.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Construction - Companies that focus on using sustainable and repurposed materials like shipping containers for construction projects can disrupt traditional building methods.
2. Sleek Storage Solutions - Businesses that develop sleek and innovative products for storage purposes can tap into the demand for organizing and simplifying consumers' lives.
3. Container Repurposing - The trend of repurposing shipping containers for various purposes, such as venues and event spaces, presents opportunities for companies that specialize in container modification and customization.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can explore new methods and techniques using repurposed materials like shipping containers to create eco-friendly and cost-effective structures.
2. Home Organization - Companies in the home organization industry can innovate with sleek and efficient storage solutions to meet consumers' growing need for decluttering and organizing their living spaces.
3. Event Management - Event management companies can leverage the trend of repurposing shipping containers as unique venues to provide clients with memorable and environmentally-friendly event spaces.
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