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9 Creative Ways To Repurpose Shipping Containers.

There are so many creative ways to repurpose shipping containers for lasting use. As a result, these steel boxes have become a versatile and eco-friendly solution for repurposing in various industries.

Indeed, beyond their original purpose of transporting goods, one can transform them into innovative and sustainable structures. Structures that some of us may never have imagined. In essence, they are simply that versatile and multi-purposeful.

Also, considering the rate at which we leave these metal boxes unused and scattered around the world, it only makes sense to recycle them. Not only does it help the environment, but repurposing shipping containers is a more cost-effective alternative in construction. In addition, their solid, yet malleable, nature makes it possible to reshape them into anything imaginable.

With that said, here are nine creative ways to repurpose shipping containers, turning them into functional and unique structures.

1. Swimming Pools:

This is one of the most clever ways to repurpose shipping containers. With how expensive it can be to construct a pool from scratch, shipping containers are easily your best bet. Not only are they cheaper to source, but their rectangular form provides the exact base shape needed in the construction of pools, particularly lap pools.

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2. Art Galleries:

Turning shipping containers into display galleries is becoming a trendy choice among Artists and curators. Because shipping containers are malleable, they aren't just used to display the artworks; they are also designed to be fascinating artworks themselves. Usually, art galleries made using shipping containers have a unique and artistic appeal that would make anyone do a double take. A good example is the MAD house in UNILAG.

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3. Houses and Hotels:

Transforming shipping containers into living spaces has gained popularity in recent years. These homes are not only eco-friendly but also offer a modern and minimalist aesthetic. Even hotels have hopped on the trend and now use containers as rooms for guests. Take the Landmark hotel in Lagos, for example. This popular beach resort made all its rooms entirely out of shipping containers.

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4. Offices or Workspaces:

Many companies are exploring the use of shipping containers as office spaces. Their modular nature allows for quick construction and customization, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional office buildings.

5. Restaurants and Cafés:

Restaurants and cafés are embracing the industrial and unique look of shipping containers. You can easily equip these compact spaces with all the necessary amenities, creating a cozy and unique environment for food lovers.

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6. Disaster Shelters:

As a result of their fast construction time and durability, shipping containers can come in handy in situations of disaster. Therefore, you can repurpose them to serve as sturdy temporary shelters or refuge centres in disaster-prone areas.

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7. Container Gardens:

Gardening enthusiasts and farmers are entertaining the idea of shipping containers in gardening by transforming them into innovative plant houses. Since it's sustainable, faster to construct, and the containers provide a controlled growing environment, it's a perfect alternative to greenhouses built from scratch. Additionally, the containers are mobile, which makes it possible to seamlessly transport your greenhouse from place to place.

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8. Educational spaces:

Shipping containers make perfect structures for classrooms and similar educational spaces. Since they can easily be equipped with the necessary infrastructure and technology, they offer a quick and sustainable solution for educational institutions, especially in areas with limited resources.

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9. Pop-up Shops:

Entrepreneurs are leveraging the mobility of shipping containers to create pop-up shops and retail spaces. These containers are portable, and so they provide a flexible and eye-catching solution for temporary businesses or events.

Whether it's creating affordable housing, temporary retail, or mobile art galleries and the likes, shipping containers offer a sustainable solution which aligns with the growing focus on eco-friendly practices in design and construction. So rather than settle for regular traditional construction, why not try shipping containers in your next construction plan?

Here at Redcity, we're all about sustainability, which is why shipping containers serve as a major component in our construction. So if you're looking to construct your very own container home, office or restaurant simply click here to request a quote and get started.

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Redcity wins N2 million in Niprotech "Pitch to win" preseed competition. Morountodun Obaigbo, the company's founder and lead design engineer, pitched Redcity to the judges, including CEO of Cutstruct, John Oamen, Dr Roland Igbinoba of Niproptech, CEO of NMRC Mr Kehinde Ogundimu and Precious-Lily Akwaji Associate of AO Legal.

The award means that the proptech startup will receive N2,000,000 in equity-free investment including services and perks.

Alongside Redcity in the finalists were 7 other young prop-tech founders such as Brigow, Propperlly, Resavation, and a few others from Kenya and Nigeria.

Morountodun Obaigbo worded the judges in an excellent presentation that lasted less than five minutes, persuading them that Redcity was deserving of the sought-after N2m pressed financing. 

The NIPROPTECH N2m proptech competition for the Pitch2Win competition, which is known for highlighting the most promising proptech entrepreneurs, was released one week before the event. The goal of this project was to find novel approaches to pressing proptech problems that would result in progress.

Morountodun Obaigbo founded Redcity in 2022, she studied design engineering and worked for years as a product designer, design engineer and business developer before launching Redcity to solve infrastructure problems in Africa.

 

Redcity is a proptech that allows users to customize and order modular structures via an online platform while developing these products using sustainable engineering techniques.

Redcity provides access for commerce, remote communities, and in reestablishing socioeconomic communities after climate change disruptions. Since its establishment, the company has developed over 15 projects in Nigeria, Egypt, and South Sudan and since its website launch in October 2023, it has seen almost 5,000 visitors from across Africa.

Redcity has partnered with multiple sustainable companies, EV companies, and commerce companies in developing modular structures to help scale small businesses as well as in establishing sustainably engineered structures for sustainable and Electric vehicle companies.  

Redcity has partnered with multiple sustainable companies, EV companies, and commerce companies in developing modular structures to help scale small businesses as well as in establishing sustainably engineered structures for sustainable and Electric vehicle companies. 

Read Redcity's pitch deck here. 

As for any plans in 2024, Redcity is concluding distribution partnerships in Kenya, and Nigeria that will help the company scale up its operations and increase its available products. 

Learn more about Redcity's research on sustainable flooring construction and follow Redcity on Instagram to stay updated on new partnerships. 

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Surprisingly, what makes an exhibition booth look good doesn't boil down to aesthetics alone. Proper planning and creativity give you a booth that actually works.

You can learn from brands like Nike, Coca Cola and more that are making it work with their innovative booth designs. They understand the human mind and know what appeals to it; Just like the brands in this article as well.

An appealing exhibition booth typically involves a clear and engaging design, cohesive branding elements, effective use of space, attention-grabbing visuals, and interactive elements to draw visitors in.

Also, Consider factors like lighting and layout, as well as a well-trained and approachable staff, to enhance the overall presentation.

With that said, let's explore five key things that make an exhibition booth look good:

Clear Branding:

Ensure that your booth prominently features your brand logo, colors, and messaging. You want to keep your booth unique and recognisable. Remember, consistent branding creates a memorable identity for visitors.

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Engaging Visuals:

Use eye-catching graphics and visuals that communicate your message effectively. High-quality images and compelling design can attract attention and convey your product or service's value.

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Effective Use of Space:

Optimize the layout of your booth to make the most of the available space. Create designated areas for product displays, demonstrations, and interactions. Avoid clutter and maintain a well-organized appearance. You want to make your products easy to locate and your setting pleasing to the eye. Like done here by BMH Africa.

Interactive Elements:

Incorporate interactive components like touchscreen displays, product demos, or interactive activities. Engaging experiences can capture visitors' interest and leave a lasting impression. If you want to keep visitors hooked on your stand, this is very important to consider. Utilising these elements attracts people like moths to a flame; no one can resist fun activities.

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Proper Lighting:

Thoughtful lighting can significantly enhance the overall ambiance of your booth. Use a mix of ambient or general lighting, accent lighting, and task lighting to highlight key areas, products, or signage. Proper illumination contributes to a visually appealing and inviting atmosphere.

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All these and more are important to consider when setting up a booth. Here at Redcity, we acknowledge the essence of these 5 key things and ensure to incorporate the facilities for them in our designs. And to top it off, we do this affordably since our products are sustainable and eco-friendly. Simply click here to request a quote and build your booth from scratch, or here to lease one of our pods and save costs.

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Sustainable practices for festivals that are cost-effective.

Sustainable practices at festivals shouldn't stop with the efforts of festival-goers alone; festival organizers need to play their part.

According to Circular, festivals generate around 23,500 metric tonnes of waste per year. In kilograms, that is approximately 23,500,000kg, just to give you a clearer view of things.

Not just that, carbon emissions from these events significantly contribute to issues impacting climate change and pollution. There's no doubt festivals like Afronation, Afrofuture, Lollapalooza, and many more have a high carbon footprint.

Regardless, this doesn't mean all festivals should be banned anytime soon. They're an important part of culture and aid human interaction.

What's important is adopting practices that help make them more sustainable and eco-friendly. However, sometimes these practices may cost more than budgeted. Which is why we have developed a list of some sustainable practices for festivals that are cost-effective.

Encouraging Recycling:

This should be the utmost priority of festival organizers. To reduce waste, it is essential that factors be put in place to encourage recycling. Setting up separate bins for various waste materials, such as plastic, paper, glass, e.t.c., will make repurposing them easier. These bins should be present at major points around the festival grounds to discourage littering. Also, employing promotional incentives for the proper disposal of waste is another way to get festival-goers keen on keeping the place tidy.

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Using Recycled Products:

Recyclable materials such as oil drums, shipping containers, e.t.c. can be repurposed to make bins, furniture, vendor kiosks, stands and other key structures for festivals. They're cheaper, more durable, and make a good contribution to waste reduction.

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Using Biodegradable or Reusable Materials:

To help reduce the detrimental amount of plastic in our environment today, this is necessary. Festivals should learn to utilize biodegradable materials like paper or leaf plates, paper cups, wooden cutlery, and the like for serving food. They can also encourage goers to bring their own stainless steel water bottles and metal straws by banning plastic bottles and straws.

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Going Digital:

Adopting digital means in the promotion of festivals or better yet, selling digital tickets, is a cheaper waste reduction solution. Not only will there be less paper to waste on tickets, but the cost of printing and delivering said tickets will also become non-existent. This also works well as a substitute for promotional paper materials like posters, festival programmes, flyers, and the like. They are better displayed on the festival's Website, App or social media page or sent digitally to attendees. Companies like Faaji specialize in apps that suit this need perfectly.

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Using Renewable Energy Sources:

Major festivals known to adopt this approach are Coachella and Finland's Flow Festival. Green energy is a cheaper alternative to powering events. For example, compared to conventional diesel, biodegradable and renewable diesels are much cheaper, as discussed in this 2023 article on clean energy prices. Also, solar power panels make cheap energy sources for charging stations. Therefore, following Coachella's energy playground idea or Flow festival's renewable diesel approach is a perfect start to lowering the carbon footprint of various festivals. You can start by trying sunfi's solar panels.

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Leasing Structures:

Leasing festival stands and structures is another great way to reduce waste. Asides from that, manufacturing these structures from scratch costs more than the number of times they will actually be reused. As a result, it is advisable to temporarily own or rent these structures instead. That way, less is spent on these structures, and they can be repurposed rather than unnecessarily disposed of. Check out Redcityestate for more ideas on structures to lease for any upcoming festival.

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All these and more serve as great solutions to making festivals more sustainable. They are necessary for reducing climate change and pollution. Here at Redcity, we prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly practices, which is why our products are specially built for these purposes. If you would like to save costs and lease any of our products for that upcoming festival or event, simply click here to get started.

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Creative Booth Ideas for festivals.

Standing out at festivals is no walk in the park. You have to be creative and ingenious. I mean, you're not the only brand vying for the attention of a large crowd of people, so you need to give it your all.

Even with how crowded festivals can get, some attending businesses find it hard attracting visitors. Why? Because their booths aren't captivating or engaging.

Showing up for festivals like Afronation, Chale wote, and Afrofuture, just to name a few, requires you to bring your A-game as a business. Take the brands mentioned in this article, for example. They went all out and were not only able to generate mass sales but also increase their product's awareness.

To make things easy for you, we've compiled a list of some creative booth ideas that attract visitors at festivals. With these, getting foot traffic to your booth might just be a walk in the park.

Booth ideas

Game Booths:

One good way to keep visitors entertained has to be with games. Setting up games like dancing and singing competitions, spin the wheel, laser tag, a shooting gallery and so on, with prizes included, will definitely keep any festival-goer interested in your booth.

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Food and Beverage Booths:

This is one of the best ways to turn footfall into foot traffic to your booth. Food gets anyone hyped up, and festivals are one place to find a hungry crowd. Since festivals like Afronation don't allow attendees to bring food, this serves as an opportunity for you to score a crowd. Giving out free drinks or snacks entices visitors to check out your booth. And even food and beverage businesses benefit more from this since it's basically what they sell.

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Photo Booths:

Everyone loves to keep memories, especially fun ones. Having a photo booth with fun props available is enough to keep visitors hooked on your booth. Like done here by Hendrick Gin at the 2017 Lollapalooza festival. And also by Redcity at the Eko Anime Fest in Lagos. Just a thought, but you can offer free photos for every or any product bought at your booth.

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Merch Booths:

What's going to a festival without something to show for it? Booths like this are a must-stop for most festival attendees. Selling festival-themed merchandise to attendees helps promote interest in your booth and your products. Merch could range from branded t-shirts to hats, bags, basically anything.

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Clothing Booths:

For clothing brands, this is a perfect way to introduce people to your products. It's common practice for attendees to change or add an extra layer of clothing at festivals. Companies like Adidas, Wranglers, and the like are known to allow visitors to create their own customized wear at festivals and buy it. This gets people interested and also helps spread awareness.

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Body Art Booths:

Another thing that gets people engaged is body art. Whether it's face paintings, temporary tattoos, glow-in-the-dark body paintings, e.t.c., you'll definitely find festival-goers all in for it. Especially at festivals like the Chale Wote Art Festival in Ghana.

Remember, creating a booth requires adequate planning. Not only should you consider the idea, but the design is also key.

Lucky for you, Redcity specializes in designing and constructing all kinds of outdoor booths and pods that serve their purpose effortlessly. What's more, they are sustainable and affordable. All you have to do is click here to request a quote. Or lease one of our outdoor pods instead, to get started.

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Using Sawdust and Wood Ash as a substitute for concrete in sustainable engineering.

Sawdust is typically woodmill waste, according to business waste, Waste sawdust is sent to industrial composting sites where it's processed alongside other organic waste, like food and garden waste. This large-scale composting recycles the sawdust into fresh organic matter that's used on farms, gardens, and other land.

There are other properties of Saw dust that mean it can be reused in other ways such as a substitute for concrete. Using sawdust, woodash and concrete, one can develop techniques to apply this waste byproduct in sustainability engineering to reduce cost and reuse waste.

According to research published by Wegdan W. El-nadoury of Alexandria University on research gate, here are a few properties of sawdust that can make it a useful substitute in sustainable engineering:

Previous research specified that natural fiber provides considerable reduction in weight of structure, improves sound absorbent properties owing to its excessive void ratio, facilitates handling, mixing and placing of mixtures competed to other types of concrete [2–3].

It is alsorecognized by its low production cost, less health hazards, and accessible processing [2–3].
An equally significant direction is the usage of industrial wastes in producing of building materials
with low density, sound and heat conductivity, as well as high physical and mechanical properties.

These materials are used in casting cellular concrete for constructing the external and internal walls of buildings
[4–5]. Several studies describe the compositions and technology for producing cellular concrete from
lightweight geopolymers as an example of industrial wastes [6–13].

According to scholars, here is the physical and chemical properties of sawdust:

Table 2: Physical and chemical properties of sawdust.

Chemical properties	Value	Physical properties	Value
Extractives	3.3	Moisture content	10.8
Lignin	29.3	Apparent specific gravity	0.14
Hollocellulose	83.8	Porosity (%)	84
Carbon (C) (%)	61.58	Water retention (%)	50
Hydrogen (H) (%)	5.32	Water drainage (mls-1)	282.0
Oxygen (O) (%)	33.04
Nitrogen (N)	0	width="186">

Now let's explore the properties of wood ash: 

Typically, wood ash contains the following major elements:
Carbon (C) — 5–30%.
Calcium (Ca) — 7–33%
Potassium (K) — 3–10%
Magnesium (Mg) — 1–2%
Manganese (Mn) — 0.3–1.3%
Phosphorus (P) — 0.3–1.4%
Sodium (Na) — 0.2–0.5%.

To successfully combine these byproducts into structures for sustainable engineering, they would need to be mixed in part with concrete and their usecases would be limited to avoid compromising structures.

Here is a personally recommended numerical engineering for a mixture that would be effective as well as quality for outdoor interlocking tiles. Recommended numeric formulae below: 

Ingredient	Percentage %
Cement	20
Saw Dust	24
Wood Ash	27
Sand	10
Quarry Dust	15-25
Water	11

Any changes in this formulae mixture might cause the cement to either set too quickly or not or alternatively it could affect the strength of the mixture.

Here is a personally recommended numerical engineering for a mixture that would be effective as well as quality for indoor or modular flooring stacked on joist flooring designed with either angle rods, 'I' beam or wood. The flooring can be cast into sheets with low square surface area for adequate load distribution.

Recommended numeric formulae below: 

Ingredient	Percentage %
Cement	10
Saw Dust	44
Wood Ash	27
Sand	5
POP	14
Water	11

Below is the engineering structure built on joist flooring stacked with this mixture and can be finished with Vinyl or Wood Plastic Composite. 

While its use cases are limited due to insufficient research, these outlined usecases are ways we can explore substituting with woodash and sawdust to reduce cost and reuse what would otherwise be waste.

For more personal research and reading on "Using Sawdust and Wood Ash as a substitute for concrete in sustainable engineering", feel free to click on any of the links to research further.

If you would like a sample of these mixes, fill the form below so we'll ship to you as a sample for more research on this sustainable alternative.

Learn more about sustainable DIY furnishing here and free free to download the template to create some sustainable furnishing on your own. 

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7 High-Traffic Locations Perfect for a Retail Kiosk in Nigeria.

Nigeria's population is the largest in Africa. With over 200 million people residing in the country, there's almost no place you don't see people.

As a result, finding the perfect spot for a kiosk or cart is quite easy.

Certain areas in the country attract large numbers of people daily, which is good for boosting one's daily sales revenue.

They are also great places for start-ups, small businesses, and even large companies to increase product awareness and build customer rapport.

So setting up a portable, space-efficient sales kiosk in such areas is very profitable. Let's explore seven of these high-traffic locations perfect for a retail kiosk in Nigeria:

 

1. Murtala Muhammed International Airport:

Considering how much people move about daily, transport hubs make great traffic spots. Airports like Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos are constantly packed with travellers everyday. As such, these places provide a steady stream of potential customers.

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2. Ikeja City Mall:

Malls are another great place to find crowds of people. It is estimated that consumer traffic to the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos has grown by over 25 percent since 2011. These malls attract a large number of shoppers daily, making them ideal locations for a retail kiosk.

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3. Bole Festival:

Festivals and food fairs are hot spots for crowds looking to have a good time. While some events, such as the annual Bole Festival in Port Harcourt, aim to specifically promote sales, others create avenues for sales. These events are, however, best suited for food and beverage businesses.

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4. Pan-Atlantic University:

Campuses of universities and colleges, such as the Pan-Atlantic University in Lagos, have a large student population. A diverse crowd of students go there, providing a consistent customer base for retail businesses.

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5. Olumo Rock:

Areas near popular tourist sites, like Olumo Rock in Ogun state, attract both local and international tourists. Thereby creating suitable opportunities for retail sales.

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6. Lagos Island :

Business districts in places, like Lagos Island, are often filled with office workers and professionals, making them high-traffic areas during the weekdays.

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7. Mile 12 Market:

With their tight spaces and bustling nature, busy local markets are perfect for sales kiosks. Markets, such as the Mile 12 Market in Lagos, draw in a diverse crowd looking for various products.

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Ultimately, before choosing a location, make sure to carry out market research and feasibility studies to understand the demands and preferences of the people in the area. Additionally, consider factors such as rental costs, accessibility, and local regulations before setting up the retail kiosk.

Redcity specializes in affordable custom-built sustainable kiosks. If this is something you're considering for your business, you can request a quote here to get started.

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Military Bases in remote areas are made of modular structures. Military and privatized often use modular kiosks in creating bases in remote areas due to the quickness of their development.

With Military forces, occupation in remote or even new areas is not something that can be done over long periods, whether it is peacekeeping in an area being attacked by terrorists or strategic infiltration, mobilization of military forces is often quick and can be done in a span of days.

As a result, military forces often use mobile kiosks, tents,, and other modular structures to set up their bases. This allows them to set up occupancy in a short frame in remote or new areas and start quickly assessing any attacks.

Here are a few instances and how these bases have given strategic advantages.:

• Russia's Arctic Special Forces Base

Russia’s western Arctic houses its most advanced defensive capabilities as well as potential offensive capabilities. Remote locations like Alexandra Land are equipped with air, sea, and land capabilities that reinforce Russia’s multilayered maritime and air denial power. The focus of these defenses is to safeguard Russia’s nuclear arsenal and second-strike capabilities commanded by the powerful Northern Fleet.

 

• Israel's Shizafon military base

   

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  The Israel Defense Forces 460th “Bnei Or”/”Sons of Light” Armor Brigade is the training formation for Israel's Armored Forces. It is subordinate to the Southern Regional Command. This is the training brigade of the Armor Corps.

  It maintains two bases: this base the Shizafon (”tanning”) base, which is the training school for the corps’ commanders, where the officers and tank commanders are instructed.

 

• Italy's Darby Military Community

Darby Military Community, is a small, remote installation located in the Tuscan region of central Italy situated between the cities of Livorno and Pisa.

Camp Darby is a 10 minute drive from Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower and is 60 miles from the city of Florence, home to Michelangelo's masterpiece, the statue of David.

 

• France's Gao military base in northern Mali

Images of Gao, northern Mali which has been controlled by Islamist fighters since the coup in March. Gao is allegedly controlled by the combat unit of the head of the powerful AQIM group (Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb), Mokhtar Belmokhtar.

 

• Japan's new base built on a remote island near China and Taiwan

Japan has moved hundreds of troops, including missile units, into a new base built on a remote island near China and Taiwan as its seeks to bolster its defensive capabilities in the region.

Up to 570 Ground Self-Defense Force members will be stationed at the newly established garrison on Ishigaki island in Okinawa prefecture

 

• South Korea's Kunsan Air Base is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea in western South Korea (under the command of the United States Air Force)

• Kunsan AB is located on the western coast of the South Korean peninsula bordered by the Yellow Sea. It is approximately 150 miles south of Seoul.

  The base is named after Gunsan City, a port town seven and a half miles east of the installation.

 

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This Security Kiosk was built in 5 days by Redcity for a security company based in Lagos Nigeria in January 2023. It was delivered to a brand new estate and was able to serve as a post for its security intel while the estate continued development.

Using this base, the private security was able to complete their jobs diligently. They could track the comings and goings in the estate and ensure the safety of residents.

One of the reasons why many companies choose to build modular security kiosks over brick and mortar is for the quickness of their delivery.

Residents and property developers are able to ensure the safety of their sites while construction is going on as a way to minimize theft and ensure the property is guarded.

Typical construction can take a minimum of 3 months to years which allows room for site theft as owners of the property have no way to ensure the site is safe at night and at other times when traffic is low.

Handy men and laborers also take so sleeping on the sites causing more harm than good and slowing down projects much further.

Redcity is able to custom-build security kiosks with surveillance tech like CCTV, barricades, and other security measures in 5 - 7 days and deliver to any sites in Africa and globally.

These custom builds are built for as low as $800 (NGN800,000) and with the use of Military and private security you can ensure a swift security base for your team.

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5 Epic Brand Exhibitions at Music Fests.

Music festivals are a great way to unwind and be in good spirits. The communal feeling and the liveliness it brings make it an attractive holiday option.

It's no surprise, then, that visitors from all over the world flock to various festivals held in different countries. It is estimated that over 32 million people attend music festivals each year in the US alone.

This means that music fests are a perfect place to not only meet new people but also introduce what you sell to a vast number of new people.

Businesses know this and so make appearances at these festivals.

Brands like Red Bull, Coca-Cola, and many more are known to attend a variety of music fests. They go all out with their exhibitions just so they can attract attendees to their unique stands.

These exhibitions are not only eye-catching; they're also engaging and fun. Here are five that stood out at music festivals around the world:

Red Bull's "Dance Your Energy" Lounge:

Red Bull's presence at this year's Lollapalooza Music Fest, Brazil was a hard one to miss. Their neon blue duplex display consisted of a base area made using shipping containers. The structure housed a mini-lounge and a dance area for attendees to chill and let loose.

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Tanqueray's Green Bar:

Tanqueray, a gin brand from the UK, attended Lollapalooza, Brazil, looking bright and green. Visitors were welcomed with a classy bar display where they could try a variety of Tanqueray's flavours.

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Sprite's 2018 Water Gun Activation:

As the official sponsors of 2018's Waterbomb Festival in South Korea, Sprite didn't hesitate to bring the drip with their engaging water gun exhibition at that year's event. Black Pink, a popular South Korean girl band, was a notable presence at the exhibition.

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Gillette's AR Game Display:

This popular razor brand took a simple approach with their engaging exhibition at the 2022 Rock in Rio, Brazil. Visitors got a chance to play a simple Augmented Reality (AR) game on their open box display.

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Praça Tiktok:

Another well-known brand at Rock in Rio, Brazil, this video streaming platform was the official content sponsor for last year's event. It had five on-site activations, one of which was the 'Praça Tiktok' (tiktok square), a notable two-story structure where festival goers could meet their favourite tiktok influencers and use Rock-in-Rio-inspired effects on the platform.

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It's safe to say that all these brands didn't disappoint in giving visitors a fun and exhilarating time. If this is something you're considering to also build customer engagement or awareness, click here to customise the perfect display for your brand.

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