UK-based architect Simon Astridge makes gorgeous repurposed garden offices out of shipping containers. Most recently, Astridge had been tasked with designing a backyard office in a conservation area within Hatton Garden in London's Camden.
Astridge used shipping containers as both a medium, and a metaphor, as the industrial properties of the containers reference the industrial history of London. An open space on the ground floor was created by three joined containers, while a fourth container is situated on top, now offering a serene tree-view space.
Bright teal-colored accents neutralize the subtleties of the room like lightly colored walls and delicate clay accessories.
Astridge aimed to make his repurposed garden offices a place where people could interact with their surroundings, a space where people "[won't be] able to keep their hands in their pockets."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Repurposed Shipping Containers
- The use of shipping containers for repurposed spaces, such as garden offices, creates a sustainable and cost-effective option for businesses.
- Industrial Design
- The incorporation of industrial design elements in architecture, such as using shipping containers, offers a unique and visually appealing aesthetic for businesses seeking to stand out.
- Biophilic Design
- Incorporating plant life and natural elements into office design, like the garden and tree views in Astridge's repurposed garden office, promotes employee well-being and productivity.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architectural firms can explore the use of repurposed shipping containers and industrial design to offer clients sustainable and visually unique office spaces.
- Sustainability
- The use of repurposed shipping containers promotes sustainability and encourages businesses to consider more environmentally friendly options for their office spaces.
- Office Design
- Businesses can consider incorporating biophilic and industrial design elements, like those seen in Astridge's garden office, to create visually stimulating and productive office spaces for employees.
