Federal Realty Assembly Row – rendering by Boxman Studios
Somerville, MA – Boxman Studios, a global leader in shipping container modification, has created an all new one-of-a-kind dining and retail venue from shipping containers to anchor the Assembly Row neighborhood in Somerville.
Assembly Row is the area’s newest shopping, dining, live/work and entertainment destination. At the corner of Canal Street and Grand Union Boulevard, will be four modified 20-foot shipping containers that make up
SOMBLOX, an homage to Somerville’s historically industrial past. The container courtyard is outfitted for three local businesses, including Somerville Brewing Company’s American Fresh Taproom.
“We love to work with companies like Federal Realty that really embrace the potential of shipping container architecture.” Said Boxman Studios Architectural Designer, Taylor Bishal. “Using modern design elements like large hinged storefront windows, along with things like accent rope lighting, we’re able to merge the trendy beer garden environment with a backyard feel.”
The four containers create three distinct spaces that are all ADA accessible and include electrical and lighting.
Two containers are designed for retail spaces with easy-to-open eight-foot hinged storefront windows and steel doors to quickly adapt to weather conditions. A larger space for the taproom is comprised of two containers that include kitchen equipment and plumbing.
