We've seen a lot of shipping container architecture over the years and its no surprise that the concept is finally finding a home in Brooklyn. The Dekalb Market will be housed in a collection of salvaged shipping containers and include food vendors, work-sell spaces, an incubator farm and a performance venue.

Here's your chance to design and work rent-free in your own little slice of Brooklyn real estate. Dekalb Market announced their Not Just A Container Design Competition and the winner will not only get a budget to build their design, but will also be awarded a contract at the Dekalb Market to work 6-months, rent-free! Deadline is April 9th so get more details about the competition after the jump.KEY CRITERIA. Design Quality, Sustainability, Community Impact, and Entrepreneurship.

SUGGESTIONS. Uses for the space could be, but are not limited to: a farm structure, store, art installation, work-sell space, restaurant, sports and music venue.

PRIZES. Our winner will be awarded with a container license (work/sell space) rent free for six months, $3K design/construction budget and free consultation, select construction materials from Green Depot, one year membership to 3rdWard, one year membership to the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, press exposure and online feature at www.dekalbmarket.com.

SCHEDULE. Your entry deadline is April 9, 2011 11:59pm EST.

Dekalb Market is a project of UrbanSpace. The company is no stranger to container architecture with markets up and running around the UK including the Greenwich Market and Container City.