Steel shipping containers have been an integral part of international commerce for decades. They are currently being repurposed into homes, stores, and other establishments because of their enormous size, high-quality construction and longevity.
The importance of environmental safeguards is increasing the building industry’s’ list of priorities as it develops. The public has shown this value by advocating for the adoption of eco-friendlier practices.
Furthermore, you may have come across various ideas on platforms such as Tik Tok, Pinterest, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Consequently, containers for sale are readily available at affordable prices across South Africa.
Below are some of the most unique ideas to consider if you have a shipping container or are looking to purchase one (or a few).
5 unique ways to use shipping containers in 2023
Creative architecture
A contemporary architect’s quest for inspiring ideas is never-ending. Many types of materials and buildings have been used for this purpose in various parts of the globe. Converted shipping containers provide an excellent framework for this use.
Their free-spirited and industrial aesthetic makes possible innovative construction techniques. For example, it is possible to give a shipping container the appearance of a house, restaurant, or hotel by customising it to your liking.
Trendy art gallery
Most other structures cannot compete with the harmonious beauty of a museum or gallery. However, building a small or big gallery in a particular style out of shipping containers is a great option for those interested in subterranean projects with an industrial flavor.
Each container’s walls can be painted with graffiti art for an edgy or contemporary aesthetic, and the lighting can create an engaging atmosphere using a black light.
Swimming pool
One other novel use is in swimming pools. A shipping container pool might be the perfect option if you have always wanted a pool in your yard but never had the time or money to build one.
No excavating or special permits are needed to convert a shipping container into a swimming pool, which is one of the many advantages. In addition, swimming pool aesthetics can easily be shown with the installation of extra watertight underwater lights and transparent side panel windows.
Furniture
Upcycled and repurposed furniture has been popular for some time now. Numerous businesses have created one-of-a-kind lines of furnishings and lighting fixtures out of recycled cargo containers.
These furnishings include a variety of lounge chairs, pendant lights, table lamps, dining tables, coffee tables, vases and more.
Indoor gardens
Converting shipping containers into greenhouses and indoor farms is a popular trend. These shipping containers, often known as “grow-tainers,” are a vertical farming system that uses a controlled atmosphere to cultivate a wide variety of agricultural and horticultural goods.
Final thoughts
In addition to their original function, shipping containers have found various secondary uses that have led to widespread dissemination. Furthermore, several businesses in South Africa have containers for sale for next to nothing.
Quite a few people have constructed lovely homes by assembling a set of shipping containers. Others are making furniture and fixtures from containers that are no longer safe for other uses. However, shipping containers are flexible, and the options are truly endless.
