# Shipping Container Cafes Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza By Rachel | Published 2009-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muvbox References: [cyberpresse](http://www.cyberpresse.ca/environnement/200906/04/01-862969-un-resto-depliable-en-90-secondes.php) & [muvboxconcept](http://www.muvboxconcept.com/index_en.html) Designing with the environment in mind forces creativity, and the Müvbox is a great example of that. The Müvbox is a [storage container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl) that was converted into a cafe. The Müvbox goes from entirely closed to unfolded restaurant in about a minute and a half. The design is a great space saver and [earth-friendly approach to restaurant design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quisimangia). **Implications** - The concept of the cafe is that it's supposed to be a [modern reinvention of an old-fashioned canteen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich), which is pretty cool due to its retro influence. As for the food itself, the Müvbox offers a variety of dishes which includes lobster; so this definitely isn't your typical food stand. The inspiration and the food served at Müvbox will definitely have people lining up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Restaurant Design:** Designing restaurants with the environment in mind opens up opportunities for creative and space-saving solutions, like converting shipping containers into cafes. - **Retro-inspired Dining Experiences:** Cafes like Müvbox offer a modern twist on old-fashioned canteens, attracting customers with their unique and nostalgic ambiance. - **Gourmet Street Food:** Müvbox challenges the notion of traditional food stands by serving upscale dishes such as lobster, demonstrating the potential for gourmet street food experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore sustainable and innovative restaurant design concepts, like using repurposed shipping containers, to create unique dining experiences. - **Food Service:** The food service industry can tap into the trend of retro-inspired dining experiences by incorporating nostalgic themes and designs in their establishments. - **Street Food:** The street food industry can expand its offerings by embracing gourmet street food concepts, elevating their menus and attracting a new customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox-restaurant.md) - [Transformative Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moving-box-table.md) - [Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-box-table.md) - [Pop-Up Event Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-space-concepts.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Modular Dining Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17.md) - [Take-Out Box Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablebag.md) - [Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-coffee-machine.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md)