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Mobile ice rink

On August 1, 2010, in Interesting Buildings, Small Business, by cargo

mobile ice rink: the equipment are in a … shipping container

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Car showroom

On July 26, 2010, in Interesting Buildings, Small Business, by cargo

Car showroom made from shipping containers

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Another solution offered by shipping containers: Church in Belfast, UK Continue reading “Temporary church in Belfast , UK” »

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This is a School complex in Wörgl/Tirol Austria made by containex from 333 modules (office and sanitary containers) for the accommodation of more than 2,000 students. Continue reading “This is big: school complex in Wörgl/Tirol Austria” »

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Hard to believe but when it opens-up in under a minute and transforms into a restaurant, you’ll believe it.
It’s called MUVBOX because it can be moved. Since it is not set permanently in the ground, there is no need for building permits. It can be dropped anywhere, with relative ease, without a large truck cabin lingering around taking up space. Daily opening and closing and table set-up is simple. And the whole container can be easily transported by road, rail or sea.
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After 20 years of living in New York City, painter and DJ Andrea Shapiro decided that she needed a change of pace. Drawn to the beauty of the Hamptons, Andrea found herself inspired by the ocean and influenced by the light and color of the landscape. In collaboration with her architect lead, Maziar Behrooz of MB Architecture, they designed both a living and studio space that embraces the natural environment while at the same time nurturing Andrea’s creative expression. The end result is a free-spirited lifestyle that is truly Inspired by Design. Continue reading “Beautiful Shipping Container Art Studio” »

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Cool toys

On July 24, 2010, in Containers, Toys, by cargo

At the beginning of 2006 Heljan announced the upcoming production of a fully digital HO Scale Container Crane, part number HN8900.  This fantastic model has been produced in conjunction with Lenz and features 5 motors, allowing the unit to pick-up, set-down and rotate containers with the magnetic grab.  The crane can also move back and forth along the track base.
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