# Seatainer Towers Nl Architects Container Tower Raises the Radar Above Sea Level By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nl-architects-container-tower References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7805/nl-architects-landmark-mv2-container-tower.html) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl) What an eyesight the NL Architects Container Tower would be. The [Harbor of Rotterdam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051) put together a competition to develop not only a radar tower, but also a landmark, and NL Architects definitely stepped up to the challenge. Proposing the use of [industrial sea containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers) that have been reinforced in order to have 25 stacked safely, this NL Architects Container Tower is sure to draw tourists. Especially with the top utilized as a [viewing platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven). Take a look at the gallery for a better look at the NL Architects Container Tower, courtesy of DesignBoom.com. Visit their [site](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7805/nl-architects-landmark-mv2-container-tower.html) for more info and images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Container Architecture:** The use of industrial sea containers in building structures offers innovative opportunities for sustainable and cost-effective construction. - **Landmark Design:** Creating architectural structures that serve as landmarks presents possibilities for attracting tourists and enhancing a location's identity. - **Vertical Urbanism:** Stacking and utilizing spaces vertically opens up opportunities for maximizing land usage and creating unique urban environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the potential of using reinforced sea containers as a practical and eco-friendly building option. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on landmark designs to attract visitors and promote destinations as unique travel experiences. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider vertical urbanism as a disruptive innovation for transforming city landscapes and optimizing urban living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Container Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Harbor-Inspired Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Biodiverse Floating Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md)