# College Housing Containers 'Cite A Docks' uses Shipment Containers for Student Homes By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cite-a-docks References: [architecture4us](http://architecture4us.com/house/container-student-housing-by-cattani-architects/) & [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/09/30/cite-a-docks-student-housing-by-cattani-architects/) In Le Havre, France students live in a residential complex designed to look like [shipment containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus). Called '[Cite A Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii),' the student housing consists of 100 apartments built into a 4-story structure. Conceived by Cattani Architects, Cite A Docks is meant to give student housing a modern township feel and eliminate feelings on imprisonment. Cite A Docks was designed to have a lot of transparency and open spaces such as walkways and a garden. Each apartment is furnished and the building itself is made of metal insulated with rubber and reinforced concrete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shipping Container Architecture:** Exploring the use of shipping containers in architecture to create innovative and cost-effective housing solutions. - **Modern Township Living:** Creating residential complexes that evoke a sense of community and offer unique living experiences for students. - **Transparency and Open Spaces:** Designing buildings that prioritize transparency, open walkways, and green spaces for a more inviting and accessible environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of shipping containers as a disruptive innovation in housing design and construction. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can consider incorporating modern township living concepts to create attractive and differentiated student housing options. - **Construction:** Construction companies can leverage the trend of transparency and open spaces in their building designs to enhance the overall living experience for residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Europe Housing-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockley-apartments.md) - [Harbor-Inspired Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051.md)