# Shipping Container Workspaces Village Underground Lisboa Includes Shipping Containers for Rent By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-underground-lisboa References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/lisbon-village-underground/33501/) & [vulisboa](http://www.vulisboa.com/) Village Underground Lisboa is a multi-use artistic space, put together from [shipping containers and double-decker buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station), located in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, or Lisboa. The complex is currently installed at the Carris Museum, a public transport history museum. It comprises 14 shipping containers and a pair of double-decker buses arranged to form [office spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq), a cafeteria and a central courtyard. Each container in the development contains five tables aimed at start-ups, artists and other creative types, and costs patrons $197 per table per month, with electricity, WiFi and cleaning services included. Workspaces can also be rented by the hour or by the week. The development includes two double-decker buses containing cafeterias. Eventually, the Village Underground Lisboa development will include a stage for concerts and a theater. The organizers are looking to collaborate with the London version of Village Underground, which opened in 2007 and features [shipping containers as well as trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shipping Container Workspaces:** Creating unique workspaces using shipping containers presents an opportunity for innovative and flexible office solutions. - **Multi-use Artistic Spaces:** Transforming unconventional spaces into multi-use artistic venues provides a platform for unique and immersive experiences. - **Collaborative Cultural Hubs:** Establishing collaborative partnerships between artistic communities across different cities allows for the exchange of ideas and resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the concept of repurposing shipping containers to meet the growing demand for flexible and affordable office spaces. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate the idea of multi-use artistic spaces to create memorable and engaging experiences for guests. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage collaborative cultural hubs to foster creativity, innovation, and the sharing of cultural experiences among different artistic communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Container Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl.md) - [Nautical Themed Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-containers.md) - [Pop-Up Event Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-space-concepts.md) - [Unique Urban Event Hires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-hire.md) - [Versatile Compact Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustine-tiny-home.md) - [Compact Mobile Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castillo-mobile-office.md) - [Harbor-Inspired Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051.md) - [Portable Office Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ootbox.md) - [Efficient Shipping Container Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxhub.md)