# Shipping Container Art Schools Lot-Ek Redesigns Container Building for Korean Art School By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-14 | Updated 2010-06-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-art-school References: [lot-ek](http://www.lot-ek.com/) This shipping container art school is a pretty cool concept that will house the Open Art School in Korea. The design features [eight shipping containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook) that are arranged in a sort of chevron pattern and intercepted with each other. One in particular is bent and reshaped to be a stairwell, leading from the ground to the buildings. I think this is a great [eco-friendly and innovative design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture) which will definitely make artistic types put on their creative hats. The color alone should be enough to instill some energy! I love this shipping container art school; it's definitely unique! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Building Design:** The use of shipping containers as building materials provides an innovative and sustainable approach to construction. - **Creative Use of Space:** The unconventional arrangement and reshaping of shipping containers create unique spaces for artistic expression. - **Integration of Art and Architecture:** The design of the shipping container art school blurs the boundaries between art and architecture, providing opportunities for collaboration and experimentation. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore the use of shipping containers as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for building projects. - **Education:** Educational institutions can consider incorporating innovative design elements, like shipping containers, to create inspiring learning environments. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of shipping container art schools to explore new ways of showcasing their work and engaging with the community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Woodland Education Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearing-education-center.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Container Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl.md) - [Colorful School Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1.md) - [Educational Storage Shed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-roof.md)