# Converted Playpen Containers This Shipping Container Conversion by Jikerzhicheng is Portable By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-conversion References: [jike.lvshedesign](http://jike.lvshedesign.com) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/jike.lvshedesign) This [shipping container conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook), is one of the most the most creative uses of the metal containers I have seen to date. The 20 foot long shipping container has been transformed into a door-less, hangout that is the perfect [alternative to camping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipper-bnb) for a bunch of kids. The concept was dreamed up by the Jikerzhicheng design firm, who are based in Beijing. The beauty of the space, is that the door-less design encourages people to relax on the decking and utilize the outdoor space. If you need to move the building, simply pop it on the back of a truck and park it wherever you fancy. In a time where people are making a conscientious effort to have [retreats and breaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house) away from the hectic modern world, inexpensive and user-friendly designs such as this provide a real solution for getting back to nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Container Conversions:** The shipping container conversion trend offers opportunities for innovative and portable architectural designs. - **Door-less Structures:** The door-less design trend promotes outdoor relaxation and encourages interaction with nature. - **Alternative Retreats:** The trend of affordable and user-friendly designs provides opportunities for creating nature-oriented retreats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** In the field of architecture, there are opportunities to create unique and portable structures through container conversions. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore door-less structures as alternatives to traditional camping experiences. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** In the hospitality and tourism industry, there is potential to develop alternative retreats that provide affordable and nature-focused accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Container Tiny Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus.md) - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Triple Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modhouse-tiny-home.md) - [Cost-Effective Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-container-living-nook.md) - [Pop-Up Event Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-space-concepts.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Cargo Trailer-Transformed Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramblenook-camper.md)