We were approached late 2010 by the creator of Boxpark to assist with his vision of a pop-up shopping mall designed using shipping containers. They had a site earmarked in Shoreditch and knowing that they wanted to use containers we were recommended to them as specialists in that field.
Over the coming months we assisted them with their design of the mall, lending our expertise and advising them on what could and couldn’t be done with containers. Along with the architects and designers several mock-ups were created at our depot, and once Boxpark were happy with the final layout and design we began the conversions.
Once purchased from us the containers needed to be converted into retail units, some remaining individual and some being joined together in pairs or as multiple units, providing additional floorspace. The opening date was set and we put a work schedule in place and began the conversions to meet the deadline.
The site itself was scrubland, and as part of our service we provided the civil engineering contractors to transform the space.
Having been converted, sprayed and branded at out depot we then arranged the transportation and delivered over 60 containers, each in a specific order on time and on budget.
Boxpark opened in Dec 2011 and has become a very successful addition to the vibrant East London scene with a mix of retail units providing cutting edge fashion, food outlets and art as well as open spaces for visitors to hang out.
Boxpark is not branching out and we have already begun work for their new opening coming to Amsterdam.
The Pink Shipping Container?
/in Container Conversions, Exhibition Containers, Latest Projects, News, Pop Up Containers, Shipping Container Advertising, Shipping Container Painting /by Lucy KayPop-up Restaurant & Cocktail Bar for London Riviera
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Another happy client from Kent, who ordered 150 x new 20ft containers for their Storage Business, they were delivered in pairs by hiab and double stacked with the addition of locking twistlocks.
Do you require a new or used 20ft Container? We sell New and Great Quality Used 20ft Secure Storage and Shipping Containers.
We can deliver to any UK location with a short turn around time.
Shipping and Storage Container RAL Colour Paint
/in Container Conversions, Container Modifications, Shipping Container Painting /by Lucy KayYellow Container
Shipping and Storage Container Custom Paint Work
The colour chart is available as a PDF Format download.
Shipping Containers can painted to RAL.
A Specialised Rubber paint with rust inhibitors can be added for extra.
Re-Painting Used Shipping Containers is an great long term option significantly improving the appearance of the Container and the paint can extend the life of up to 5 years.
Disclaimer
The colours shown on this site are for reference purposes only and should not be viewed as being true accurate representations of a given RAL paint colour.
Different computer monitors may visually render the same colour significantly differently from one another, and normal desktop printers can also show variance between colours.
The chart is a guide only.
Pop Up Shops using Shipping Containers
/in Container Conversions, News, Pop Up Containers /by Lucy KayUsing shipping containers as Pop Up Shops nowdays is becoming ever so popular.
You can fit them into a retail space into a large city, a Food Distribution Point or Pop Up Bar for a Special Event or a even a Pop Up Art Gallery.
Clients are always looking for Container Companies in London that will Convert Shipping Containers with a view to creating Pop Up Places.
Using the original container structure but customising it with custom options like, opening out the sides, place glazed units, shopfronts as well as additional doors, vinyl and cladding the exterior can be transformed.
The interior can be fitted out as would any conventional building with lining and insulation, electrical fittings and floor coverings. The finish is optional and we have vast experience in applying a range of options to create the desired effect, either as a stand- alone show stopper or incorporating company’s brand.
When compared with the cost of a building shipping container conversions can prove more cost effective. In addition they can be picked up and dropped off from location to location, are secure, and help make a brand stand out from the crowd. Fun yet functional one of our pop up creations could help you dip a toe into a new market with minimal outlay or draw in the crowds.
Track Cycling World Cup, Sporting Events Storage
/in News, Temporary Secure Storage /by Lucy KayAll Containers have delivered 38 x 20ft containers to the Velodrome at the Olympic Park Stratford for the forthcoming UCI Track Cycling World Cup.
Hopefully Team GB will repeat their Olympic Success and All Containers are proud to have played their part.
Containers Conversions / Modifications
The Pink Shipping Container?
Pop-up Restaurant & Cocktail Bar for London Riviera
Shipping and Storage Container RAL Colour Paint
Pop Up Shops using Shipping Containers
Exhibition Containers
Site Accommodation Containers
team gb photograph / image source: ©www.trackworldcup.co.uk
Exhibition Containers
/in Container Conversions, Exhibition Containers, News /by Lucy KayWe have converted shipping containers to provide various forms of marketing units for use in exhibitions, trade fairs, festivals and events. With full side access, canopies, cladding, insulation and lighting these units make effective, secure and functional display units able to be dropped in, double stacked, collected and re-used with relative ease.
We can spray the units in most RAL colours and have vinyl logos manufactured and fitted to create a striking visual and blend in with any corporate identity.
Containers Conversions / Modifications
The Pink Shipping Container?
Pop-up Restaurant & Cocktail Bar for London Riviera
Shipping and Storage Container RAL Colour Paint
Pop Up Shops using Shipping Containers
Exhibition Containers
Site Accommodation Containers
Box Park London
/in Latest Projects /by Lucy KayWe were approached late 2010 by the creator of Boxpark to assist with his vision of a pop-up shopping mall designed using shipping containers. They had a site earmarked in Shoreditch and knowing that they wanted to use containers we were recommended to them as specialists in that field.
Over the coming months we assisted them with their design of the mall, lending our expertise and advising them on what could and couldn’t be done with containers. Along with the architects and designers several mock-ups were created at our depot, and once Boxpark were happy with the final layout and design we began the conversions.
Once purchased from us the containers needed to be converted into retail units, some remaining individual and some being joined together in pairs or as multiple units, providing additional floorspace. The opening date was set and we put a work schedule in place and began the conversions to meet the deadline.
The site itself was scrubland, and as part of our service we provided the civil engineering contractors to transform the space.
Having been converted, sprayed and branded at out depot we then arranged the transportation and delivered over 60 containers, each in a specific order on time and on budget.
Boxpark opened in Dec 2011 and has become a very successful addition to the vibrant East London scene with a mix of retail units providing cutting edge fashion, food outlets and art as well as open spaces for visitors to hang out.
Boxpark is not branching out and we have already begun work for their new opening coming to Amsterdam.
Shipping Container Homes
/in Container Homes /by Lucy KayUsing large, metal shipping containers, the same ones you see hauling mass orders of supplies overseas, has become a new trend in constructing affordable and durable homes. There are a plethora of reasons that shipping container homes are convenient, practical, and dependable. Especially for builders looking to construct in exotic or hard to reach places, shipping containers eliminate the need for many costly building supplies as well as time consuming labor.
These prefabricated boxes come in an array of different dimensions, and buyers can customize the size and layout of their home using these variable sizes. A typical, one-container home is similar in size and appearance to a traditional hotel room, but contains all the necessities, like a bed, kitchenette area, and toilet, that are necessary for a comfortable living space. Believe it or not, engineers and designers have actually constructed million-dollar mansions and even multi-unit housing complexes by piecing together and stacking multiple shipping containers together.
Shipping containers are built to be wind and water resistant since they are so frequently hauled on open ship decks across the ocean. This feature makes them a very sturdy choice for building a home. With additional container accessories like insulation and lining, overlay flooring, window installation, in addition to lighting and electrical capabilities, what once looked like a dingy, metal storage cube can be transformed into a fully functional living space that is actually quaint and comfortable. In fact, container manufacturers also sell convenient roof access components like rails, staircases, and nonslip flooring, for the creation of patio or garden space right on top of the container itself.
Whether you are looking for a small, one-room apartment style home, or you would like to assemble a multi-room residence with plenty of space to spread out, shipping containers are an affordable and pragmatic structural foundation and frame for your new construction.
Shipping Container House by Studio H:T:
Photos by Braden Gunem
Cargotecture Shipping Containers
/in Container Homes, News /by Lucy KayCargotecture is a method of using containers to build a system.
The term Cargotecture was founded in 2003 to describe a building built partially or in its entirety from recycled ISO shipping containers.
The benefits of creating Cargotectures are that they are relocatable, durable, secure and sustainable.
Shipping Containers are a fast building, low-cost, environmentally friendly building block for all things urban. You can easily stack them up or or group thousands into temporary markets or Pop Up Stores.
Designing with Containers reduces the cost of construction by about 20-40%.
With the Construction costs growing across the world, a lot of people are turning to container structures for alternative living spaces.
The number of empty, unused shipping containers round the world simply sitting on shipping docks absorbing rust and dust could be best used for living.
Part of the reason there are so many Shipping Containers about is the cost of returning empty shipping containers back to their origin.
In most cases, it’s simply cheaper to shop for new containers here in the UK.
Empty shipping containers are waiting to become a new home, an office, a trendy apartment, portable schools, studios, emergency shelters or even an onsite workshop.
We have our own team of designers who can help you create a temporary site or permanent structure.