Tommy Hilfiger’s Berlin Shipping Container Installation Stacked with Dynamic Imagery

When we saw this sweet <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=shipping+container">shipping container building</a> showcasing the Tommy Hilfiger brand on the site of the former Templehof airport in Berlin, we could hardly "contain" ourselves. Constructed by <a href="http://www.artdepartment-berlin.com/sites/02.html">Artdepartment-Berlin</a> for the Bread &amp; Butter fashion trade show, the temporary structure was made up of recycled cargo containers, which were stacked in various formations and emblazoned with eye-catching graphics. The resulting installation was a dynamic environment that reflected the energy of the Hilfiger aesthetic using eco-friendly materials on the inside and out.

Inside, some areas are homey and inviting like this billiards room.

While some even have a club feel.

While other similar trade show installations use brand new containers, all of the ones used for the Hilfiger show were recycled.

The containers are refurbished at<a href="http://www.bootsmanufaktur.com/"> Bootsmanufaktur</a>, a shipyard that also specializes rebuilding old boats.

Because they required minimal construction, the containers only took one day to be placed and three days for rough construction.

The interiors took about three more days.

On one side of the installation, <a href="http://www.artdepartment-berlin.com/sites/02.html">Artdepartment-Berlin</a> built a giant screen out of 10 containers.

One face of each container was cut away and screens were placed inside.

Using 10 back-pro beamers, one enormous picture was projected onto the screen, creating a dramatic backdrop for buyers to check out the line.

The front of the space.

A bar for buyers who wanted some libations to go with their shipping container experience.

The inside of the lavish space.

Another room showcasing the Hilfiger brand.