27.Oct.2011 Rhode Island Monthly Design Awards (Stack wins two!)
Rhode Island Monthly magazine announced the annual Design Awards in their October 2011 issue, and we’re thrilled to report that Stack was recognized as a winner of two awards! In the category for best Architecture in a Residential Renovation, Stack won Bronze for the Boiler Room. We have always felt that a key factor that [...]
14.Sep.2011 Box Office on Inhabitat.com
Inhabitat.com posted a great story about the Box Office today. This is a post-occupancy follow up to an article they ran last October in their “Prefab Friday” section. Given Inhabitat’s huge following and focus on all things green, innovative, and cool – which of course are key Stack values - we’re thrilled that they have [...]
05.Apr.2011 Belgian Magazine “Le Vif” puts Box Office on Cover
I honestly had never heard of Le Vif – or any Belgian magazines for that matter – but it’s pretty cool our project is on the cover. Especially considering that the article features many notable container projects such as Container City, Illy Cafe, Puma City, and Adam Kalkin’s 12 Container House (amongst others). Anyone out [...]
24.Mar.2011 Box Office in Design New England Magazine’s March/April 2011 Issue
The Box Office was profiled in the current issue of Design New England Magazine. The article featured interviews with Stack Principal Joshua Brandt, developer Peter Gill Case of Truthbox, Architect Joe Haskett of distill studio, and recent Stack-collaborator Kelly Taylor of Kelly Taylor Interior Design. To read the full article click here!
22.Mar.2011 Box Office going Solar
Stack is thrilled to report that onsite renewable energy is coming to the Box Office. Later this Spring, Alteris Renewables will be installing a 7.4 kW photovoltaic system (aka solar panels) that will convert the sun’s energy into electricity. While this will not make the Box Office a net-zero energy building, it is a huge [...]
12.Jan.2011 Blizzard
Thanks to Joe Haskett of distill studio for this picture.
10.Jan.2011 ISBU News Publishes Box Office
The Box Office has landed on the front page of ISBU News – the largest publication devoted to construction utilizing Shipping Containers (aka Intermodal Steel Building Units). ISBU News is a branch of the international ISBU Association, a tremendous resource for anyone interested in not only ISBU buildings but also general issues related to Shipping [...]
05.Jan.2011 Box Office – Completed Photos
The Box Office was photographed (and discussed) to death throughout the course of construction. And with good reason. When you’re doing something as unique and innovative as putting together a building with upcycled shipping containers, there is naturally going to be plenty of interest and opportunities to document something so uncommon but visually stimulating. That [...]
12.Oct.2010 Weekly Fuel – TRT Edition
by Jay Cox-Chapman, Assistant Project Manager With the Box Office right next to the train tracks, passing trains help set the rhythm of the day. Fortunately, the exceptional insulation of the units keeps them nice and quiet inside. Yesterday, however, I looked out the window, and saw a real mechanical marvel: a Track-Relaying Train. The [...]
03.Oct.2010 ABWxD at the Box Office
The Box Office hosted the mixer to kick off the 2010 A Better World by Design Conference. About 400 people showed up to enjoy craft beer, socializing with Providence’s design community, and to participate in the Box Office’s grand opening
