Challenge:
Box Bar wanted to establish a bar that was mobile and could be used at many different events, and even dressed to match the end user’s brand. The objective was to introduce a new concept that stood out from conventional brick-and-mortar establishments, while also ensuring efficiency, durability, and sustainability. Budget constraints and limited space were primary challenges in realising this vision.
Solution:
Century Container Services proposed a customisable solution, using a durable 20ft shipping container as a standalone mobile bar with built-in fridges and coolers, bespoke shelving and storage area, complete with a fixed serving hatch:
Space-Efficient Design: By converting a shipping container, a spacious bar was designed with interchangeable signage to suit an end users’ brand.
Quick Setup: Shipping containers allowed for a much quicker setup time compared to traditional construction methods, ensuring Box Bar could open its doors to customers in a fraction of the time.
Eco-Friendly: By repurposing used shipping containers, the bar emphasised its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Customisability: Century Container Services offered tailor-made modifications like an open front, insulation, timber cladding and custom interiors to give the bar a polished and modern look.
Cost-Effective: Using shipping containers substantially reduced construction and material costs.
Outcome:
Box Bar became an instant hit with its distinctive architecture and sustainable theme. The efficiency of the setup allowed the business to recoup its investments quickly. Furthermore, the story of its construction piqued the interest of many, quickly realising the brand and service the bar offers.
Conclusion:
Thiscollaboration between Century Container Services and Box Bar showcases theinnovative applications of shipping containers. As businesses search forunique, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions, shipping containers emergeas a game-changing resource, transforming the way we perceive urbanestablishments.
