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Storage Unit Workspaces

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Office Space Design with Shipping Containers by Five AM is Compact

— February 12, 2013 — Art & Design
The Office Space Design with Shipping Containers by Five AM features a compact construction and space-saving concept. Merging aesthetics with sustainability, this bold workspace redefines traditional design ideals.

The ecologically conscious office environment is constructed from a repurposed shipping containers that were taken from an Antwerp port. Serving as headquarters for printing company Drukta and mailing company Formail, the Office Space Design with Shipping Containers embraces industrial materials and minimalist branding.

Located in the heart of Kortrijk, Belgium, this compact office complex by Five AM's design duo Matthieu Bellens and Olivier Caluwier re-organizes 4000 square meters of a former warehouse space. Using shipping containers as offices, the designers re-imagine conventional space planning and replace traditional wall partitions with boxed storage unit elements.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Office Design - The use of repurposed shipping containers for office spaces presents an opportunity for eco-friendly and sustainable office designs.
2. Industrial Aesthetic - The trend of using industrial materials and minimalist branding in office spaces offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually striking and unique work environments.
3. Space Optimization - The concept of using boxed storage units as office partitions provides an innovative solution for maximizing space in compact work environments.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can explore the use of repurposed shipping containers and industrial aesthetics to create sustainable and visually appealing office spaces.
2. Office Furniture and Equipment - Manufacturers and suppliers in the office furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of using boxed storage units as office partitions to offer innovative and space-saving furniture solutions.
3. Sustainability and Green Technology - Companies specializing in sustainability and green technology can collaborate with businesses to promote the use of repurposed shipping containers for office spaces and advocate for eco-friendly design practices.
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