# Converted Bunker Installations Derive Changes the Look of a Bunker with 'The Shellter' By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derive References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/collectif-derive-the-shellter-wadden-tide-festival-denmark-09-25-2014/) & [collectifderive.blogspot.fr](http://collectifderive.blogspot.fr/) The artistic group Derive has transformed an [old war bunker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1) into what they are calling 'The Shellter.' The name has a few different connotations, with the main aim of changing the perception of this war-driven building. Where regular war sandbags would normally sit, the team has filled up sacks with [shells from the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce), and placed them on top of one another. This way the idea of "shelling" during war is transformed into a more peaceful idea, far different than the regular artillery used at these times. Some [concrete was also used](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall) to keep everything in place. This work can be found in Denmark, and was completed as part of a festival in the area, in which Derive decided to participate. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/collectif-derive-the-shellter-wadden-tide-festival-denmark-09-25-2014/), [collectifderive.blogspot.fr](http://collectifderive.blogspot.fr/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **War Bunker Upcycling:** Upcycling old war bunkers into something new and innovative opens up opportunities for creative and sustainable uses of previously disused military structures. - **Symbolic Art Installations:** The practice of incorporating symbolism into art installations, reimagining structures, can lead to powerful and unique expressions and narratives. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Incorporating natural elements into urban design can provide a new perspective on traditional structures and lead to innovative designs that enhance the physical environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects and designers have the opportunity to reimagine old, disused military structures and turn them into something innovative, creative, and sustainable. - **Art and Culture:** Art and culture industries can use symbolic art installations to generate new narratives and perspectives on historical sites, while also creating new tourism opportunities. - **Urban Planning:** Incorporating nature-inspired designs into urban planning can lead to more attractive public spaces, ecologically sustainable buildings, and possible uses for existing disused structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Military Base-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenplaats-koningsweg.md) - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Stealthy Cold War Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Discarded Shell-Based Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md)