We’ve witnessed some innovative re-uses of shipping containers in the past from retail pop-up shops to portable health clinics, but the Müvbox Restaurant located in Montreal’s Old Port is particularly stunning. The website explains the modular design:
Created from an old shipping container powered by solar energy, this concept is a modern-day reinvention of the
old-fashioned canteen which creates an experience that’s environmentally-friendly, ethical and affordable. Every night, Müvbox vanishes back into its cube, redeploying early the next morning in less than two minutes, at the touch of a button!
In keeping with the underlying notion of sustainability, the restaurant dishes out high-end [...]
July 1, 2009
Shipping Container to Fold-Out Restaurant
December 11, 2008
Danku: Good Fast Food Meets Good Business
Identical twin brothers Bruno and Filip van Hoeck and long time friend Karen Brink couldn’t find many appealing options when it came to grabbing a quick meal. The three share a love for food and all have busy lives. Not satisfied with what existed, the trio dreamed up their own new restaurant that would serve delicious, wholesome, and affordable meals in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. They also wanted their business to be a partner for doing good in the community. The result of their common dream is Danku. The trio recently opened their first US location in Midtown Manhattan.
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