# Shipping Container Bars North Arrow Studio Set Up a Trendy New Hotspot Called 'Container Bar' By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/container-bar References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365700/A-Trendy-Bar-Built-From-Shipping-Containers/?t=1400599133198) & [northarrowstudio](http://northarrowstudio.com/) United States-based studios [North Arrow Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-birdhouse) and Hendley | Knowles Design Studio collaborated to create '[Container Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preston)' -- and no, it's not a container store. 'Container Bar' is a new nightlife bar that was constructed from shipping containers. The bar was simplistically crafted, but took three years to complete and is only 2,115-square-feet. It is a geometrical architecture that boasts both indoor and outdoor areas, such as it's cold box, a courtyard and numerous balconies. In addition, little to no changes were made to the shipping containers, other than the installation of windows and doors. The bar is also portable; it can be easily disassembled and re-stacked in another location. It's currently located in Austin, Texas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Container Architecture:** Exploring innovative and sustainable ways to repurpose shipping containers for various architectural designs. - **Pop-up Venues:** Creating temporary establishments that can be easily assembled and disassembled, providing flexibility and unique experiences. - **Outdoor Social Spaces:** Designing open-air environments that promote social interactions and enhance the overall experience of a venue. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Integrating shipping container structures in the hospitality industry to offer distinctive and mobile accommodations and venues. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating shipping container bars and pop-up venues into event planning services to create memorable and flexible event experiences. - **Architecture and Construction:** Exploring the possibilities of using shipping containers as sustainable building blocks for architectural projects, introducing efficiency and eco-friendly practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md) - [Container Tiny Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus.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) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Pop-Up Event Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-space-concepts.md) - [Concealed Modern Barrel Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nine-architects.md) - [Miniature Insulated Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-tiny-homes.md)