Second hand shipping containers have a wide variety of uses that don’t always involve storage, transportation and housing. The portable nature of shipping containers, their durability and the fact that they are low cost make them perfect as a space for street art. Many well-known graffiti and contemporary artists around the world have discovered the…
After his house was affected by the Brisbane floods, builder Todd Miller of ZieglerBuild set about a massive construction project of the scale that belongs in TV shows such as grand designs. Alongside his artist wife, he designed, planned and built the largest shipping container home in Australia, a mansion style property constructed from 31 individual…
Second hand shipping containers have been recycled into a wide variety of buildings around the world, from boutique hotels, student accommodation, schools and restaurants – but have you ever considered a church, temple or mosque constructed from shipping containers? The ease of transport, low cost and versatility of a used shipping container makes the ideal…
Whether we like to admit it or not, the corrections sector is a vital part of a functioning society. Crime and punishment have been part of Australia’s history since the first convicts were transferred to penal colonies in the 18th and 19th centuries. Fast forward a few hundred years and our prison populations (along with…
Sports and games such as paintball, airsoft and laser tag are gaining in popularity across Australia and around the world. As the businesses that host them expand, they are requiring more storage space, custom buildings and exciting “concept” fields to differentiate them from the competition. A growing number of these paintball, airsoft and laser tag…
Second hand shipping containers are used for a wide variety of retail applications around the word. Modified shipping containers are the ideal way for retailers to create “pop up” stores in all sizes, from a “food truck” sized cafe, to a giant mall! Re:START Shipping Container Mall in Christchurch, New Zealand Much of Christchurch’s central…
Shipping Containers – The Backbone of Modern Trade: Pass by any working container port, anywhere in the world and you will immediately be struck by the sheer number of containers that are ready for loading onto ships bound for far shores or distribution to retailers, warehouses and industrial sites in the region. The site of…
Second hand shipping containers are now being used in creative and interesting ways in both the business and private sectors. Since used shipping containers are so affordable compared to other constructions, they have become a very popular choice for use in a number of ways. Five Uses for Second Hand Shipping Containers Shipping items internationally or…