# Repurposed Monorail Cars Google’s Sydney Offices Now House Old Monorail Cars as Meeting Area By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-10-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-monorail References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/361328/Google-Saves-Abandoned-Monorail-Cars-Installs-Them-In-Its-Australia-Offices/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-view) Australia now houses old monorails in its Sydney offices, which they have refurbished from their abandoned state. What began as a joke from Google engineer Paul Cowan about installing the cars as a shuttle between spaces soon became a reality--sort of. While the monorail does not act as transportation, the cars are currently being used as [unconventional meeting spaces and conference rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad). The old monorail was also repainted to have a vibrant, under-the-sea theme. The [Sydney Monorail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6) took the car out of rotation in June 2013 after having been in service for 25 years. The cars were lifted into the second storey offices using a crane to get it through the windows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposing Abandoned Transportation:** Finding innovative ways to repurpose abandoned transportation methods provides unique and eco-friendly design opportunities. - **Transforming Work Spaces:** Incorporating unconventional meeting spaces and work environments can enhance creativity and collaboration in the workplace. - **Sustainable Office Design:** Repurposing materials and finding unique ways to incorporate eco-friendly design choices can create a more sustainable office space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore new ways to integrate repurposed transportation and eco-friendly design choices in their projects. - **Workspace Solutions:** Companies that specialize in workspace solutions can provide innovative design ideas to revamp traditional office spaces. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Sustainability consultants can advise businesses on ways to reduce their carbon footprint and incorporate repurposed materials in their office environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md) - [Expansive Tech Offices Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googleplex.md) - [Kaleidoscope Vibrant Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-view.md) - [Collaborative Business Conference Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-series-one.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md) - [Glowing Mosaic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almais-office.md) - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md)