# Shipping Container Headquarters Room 11 Opted for a Meta Design for the Royal Wolf Company By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-11 References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/room-11-royal-wolf-melbourne-headquarters-04-14-2014/) & [room11.au](http://room11.com.au/) Design company Room 11 went with a very meta look for the [Royal Wolf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-photography-exhibition) headquarters based in Australia. The company modifies and sells old and new [shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model), so it was only appropriate to use the same material for building the office. The result is a very industrial look, with a darker aesthetic throughout the building. DesignBoom sources that "the workplace is built entirely from the [steel units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl), utilizing the fabrication and construction methods employed by the organization." Considering the company specializes in these matters, it makes sense that Room 11 used a tested procedure for this building process. The headquarters come complete with multiple offices, meeting rooms, a lobby and reception area, as well as space for a kitchen and bathrooms. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/room-11-royal-wolf-melbourne-headquarters-04-14-2014/), [room11.au](http://room11.com.au/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shipping Container Architecture:** The use of shipping containers as building materials in architecture offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for construction companies. - **Industrial Design Aesthetic:** The industrial look and darker aesthetic in office design present a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior design companies. - **Sustainable Building Practices:** The use of repurposed shipping containers in construction showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for eco-friendly building practices. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of shipping containers as a cost-effective and efficient building material. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can leverage the industrial design aesthetic to create unique and visually appealing office spaces. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The sustainable building practices involved in using repurposed shipping containers provide an opportunity for innovation in the architecture industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Charred Timber-Clad Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-adventures.md) - [Youthful-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esalco-logistics.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Industrial Concrete Structural Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diez-muller-arquitectos.md) - [Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab-office.md)