The lifecycle of a shipping container goes far beyond its time between vessels and ports. In recent years, new trends in the recycling of this type of materials have arisen. Here are some of the most creative ways of giving a second life to shipping containers.
Exhibition stands and pop up stores
This is certainly one of the most popular uses of shipping containers. Given their structure and dimensions, shipping containers become an ideal option for creating exhibition stands for trade shows, fairs and events of all kinds. Many brands have already turned to this method to present their new launches through pop up stores in different locations.
Similarly, it is also common to find shipping containers converted into exhibition stands for trade shows and fairs, as it is an easy way to create a space fully adaptable to the needs of each brand and occasion.
But that’s not all! Some of the stands and pop up stores we found in the examples actually served as coffee stores and even beach bars, a perfect option for festivals and events.
Real estate
The real estate uses of shipping containers are almost countless. A single container can be converted into a clear and minimalist office, as well as into a small apartment. Another option is to group different containers together and create entire buildings or luxury villas, even in the mountains!
Prefab houses built from shipping containers have experienced a special boom as this is an affordable and sustainable option to stay on a budget while taking care of the planet.
Tourism and leisure
We also find examples of constructions with shipping containers in tourism and leisure. Containers can also host thematic museums and swimming pools, as well as hotels created by grouping containers together in construction modules.
The final result is a wide range of buildings with modern and industrial aesthetics, functional and diaphanous, with the comfort of having a material with standard dimensions, which undoubtedly opens the doors to creativity and endless possibilities. There are countless uses that can be made of shipping containers to make it possible for them to serve a new purpose.
