By now you've probably heard of and maybe even seen shipping container homes and storefronts, but shipping container is about to be taken to the next level by LOT-EK. The designers have plans to transform Pier 57 in outside Chelsea, NY into a shipping container park.
At Trend Hunter we've had our eye on shipping container architecture for a few years now; in fact, we recently published a neat cluster on 24 incredible innovative shipping container buildings. Check them out here.
Shipping Container Parks
LOT-EK to Turn Pier 57 in NYC into an Eco, Open-Air Attraction
Trend Themes
1. Shipping Container Architecture - Exploring opportunities for innovative and sustainable building designs using repurposed shipping containers.
2. Eco-friendly Open-air Attractions - Creating immersive and environmentally-friendly entertainment destinations in outdoor settings.
3. Urban Redevelopment Through Innovative Design - Revitalizing neglected spaces in cities by transforming them into unique and experiential destinations.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Utilizing shipping containers as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative in construction projects.
2. Entertainment - Incorporating eco-friendly design elements and experiences into outdoor attractions and recreational spaces.
3. Real Estate - Leveraging shipping container architecture to develop innovative and affordable housing solutions in urban areas.