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 40’ long shipping containers to create a large viewing deck and a VIP lounge area with concession stands at the bottom of the structure. Six 40’ long Cargo containers were recycled into a temporary structure that not only created the viewing deck and VIP lounge itself, but also created storage space for future festival components.Two cantilevered top containers, nine feet on each side, housed two bars and a balcony. This area was created to provide a prime elevated viewing platform for festival visitors. Each container was perforated with cut outs spelling VOODOO to create different viewpoints and service area openings. In addition, the structure’s large openings became signage for the event itself.
In 2010 the Container structure was improved with the addition of a 10 feet ADA lift leading up to the top deck. Festival visitors were able to enjoy performances such as Ozzy Osborne, Muse and My Morning Jacket from the 10 feet elevated deck, cantilevered balconies and ottomans inside the bottom container lounge, which created a club-like atmosphere. The containers will continue to be reused in a similar layout and will provide storage space during the year until the next installation.
