# Shipping Container Terminals The Barneveld Noord Train Station Has a Simple but Strong Presence By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneveld-noord-train-station References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/10/24/barneveld-noord-by-nl-architects/) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/projects/) The new Barneveld Noord train station replaces what you typically find through more sparsely populated areas. What was little more than a short platform and a shelter, this [transit stop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer) has adopted a much more assertive image without enormous architectural investment. The beauty of the NL Architects' project is in the minimalist approach to [stacking shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051) to form a small indoor space and landmark. With one massive cargo unit tipped onto its end, the contemporary depot erects a monumental clock tower, topped with an endearing chicken weather vane. More structures like the Utrecht Barneveld Noord train station will crop up in the Netherlands, affording a safer place for passengers to wait. The open-concept ground floor of the eco edifices will even house cafes and bike repair shops to bring more life to peaceful platforms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways of using shipping containers to create visually appealing and functional structures in various industries. - **Eco-friendly Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable features and services, such as cafes and bike repair shops, into transportation hubs and public spaces. - **Safe and Engaging Transit Stops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and implement transit stops that prioritize passenger safety and provide additional amenities to enhance the overall experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional architectural practices by incorporating unconventional materials and techniques, such as using shipping containers as building blocks. - **Transportation and Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize public transportation by creating eco-friendly and visually appealing transit hubs that prioritize passenger comfort and convenience. - **Hospitality and Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative concepts that seamlessly integrate cafes, bike repair shops, and other services into public spaces, attracting and serving a diverse range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-station.md) - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Elegant Grocery Shopping Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhub.md) - [Rebuilt Historic Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-station-in-the-forest.md) - [Container Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl.md) - [Artfully Designed Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-mad.md) - [Mass-Timber Transport Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marengo-multimodal-transport-hub.md) - [Rail Depot Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noxx-hotel-marburg.md)