LOA Cargo Containers

A shipping container project for the 2009 and 2010 Voodoo Music and Art Festival in New Orleans.LA. Instead of building a grand stand from traditional scaffolding, Stefan Beese of RE:BE Design used six forty feet long shipping containers to create a large viewing deck and a VIP lounge area with concession stands in the bottom of the structure.
The used Cargo containers were recycled into a temporary structure, which not just created the viewing deck and VIP lounge itself, but also created future storage space for other festival components. Two containers, that have been put on top of the others, cantilevered nine feet on each side, housing two bars and balconies to have a prime elevated viewing platform for performers such as KISS, Lenny Kravitz and Silversum Pickups in 2009. Each container was perforated with cut outs spelling VOODOO to create different viewpoints and service area openings. This structure with its large openings became signage for the event itself.
The containers are being reused in the same or a completely different layout each year and will provide storage space during the year until the next installation. In 2010 the Container structure was improved by a ten feet ADA lift instead of ramps, leading up to the top deck. Festival visitors were able to enjoy performances such as Ozzy Osborne, Muse and My Morning Jacket from the elevated deck and cantilevered balconies or recline on ottomans inside the bottom container lounge with its club-like atmosphere.