Shipping containers are combined with modern design to create edgy structures
Implications - Renovating shipping containers to be used as living quarters or retail space is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Most commonly seen used as personal residences, they have also been used by businesses to set up stores. In France, they were used as make-shift hallways as a solution for loitering delinquents. Initially thought to be an affordable low-income housing alternative, recycled shipping containers have now been recognized for their architectural aesthetics and embraced by lovers of contemporary design. They are a reflection of environmental awareness and an appreciation for novelty.
Trend Themes
1. Container Architecture - The trend towards using shipping containers as an eco-friendly and innovative solution for various types of architecture.
2. Recycling/upcycling - The growing focus on using eco-friendly and sustainable materials and construction techniques as part of an overall corporate social responsibility initiative.
3. Mobile Living Solutions - The trend towards creating low-cost, transportable, and customizable living spaces that can be set up just about anywhere.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate/construction - Innovative solutions for sustainable and cost-effective housing are disrupting traditional real estate and construction practices.
2. Retail Design - The trend towards using shipping containers as mobile and eco-friendly retail spaces is disrupting traditional brick and mortar retail design.
3. Hospitality/travel - The trend towards using shipping containers for mobile hotels, glamping sites, and other unique accommodations is disrupting traditional hospitality and travel industry practices.
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