Modular Construction Category Archive
Boxman Studios to Launch Kinetic Series
June 20, 2017

CHARLOTTE, NC, June 20, 2017– Boxman Studios, innovation leader for the shipping container modification industry, will begin launching NEW products every month starting in July 2017. The collection has been named the Kinetic Series to honor shipping containers’ original purpose, mobility. Underneath the umbrella series name, Boxman Studios will be developing products into two product […]
Back to Basics: Modular Construction and Why It Matters
May 16, 2017

First, what is it? Well, modular construction occurs when pre-engineered units are delivered to a site and assembled together as large components of a single building. Modular construction is so popular because of how much time you can save from start to finish. Building off-site uses the same materials, designs, codes, and standards, as traditional […]
A Business Case for Shipping Containers in Land Development
April 4, 2017

Developing real estate is vital to the infrastructure and economic development of growing cities. Developers are not only responsible for creating the physical space for commercial or residential use, but also managing lease holders, tenants, and creating an attractive area that draws commerce. While the formula for success hasn’t changed in a while, the growing […]
Benefiting from Collaboration
January 11, 2017

As the leading provider of kinetic architecture to experiential marketing, event, and agency clients we are 100% focused on designing, developing and deploying the highest standard and most customizable activations on the market. Thus, we use a sliding scale of price and collaboration. You determine how engaged you need us to be in the project […]
What to Expect from Boxman’s Design Department
December 22, 2016

Why would someone use kinetic architecture to build their restaurant, retail space, or event venue? For the environmentally conscious, reusing shipping containers that would otherwise be left to rust is a more sustainable option. For the financial conscious, our expedited design and build process means that businesses can see more return quicker. For the innovators, […]
Finding Value in Shipping Container Architecture
December 6, 2016

If you’re considering shipping container architecture for your event marketing, food service, or retail projects, chances are you’re looking for something different; something that stick-and-brick construction and cheap tents can’t provide. You have unique desires that only kinetic architecture can address. So, when you’re looking for the merit in utilizing our shipping container and purpose-built […]
How is working with Boxman Studios different?
November 22, 2016

Anyone can modify a shipping container. The only ingredients you need are a blowtorch and a reckless sense of danger. While you certainly CAN modify your own container, chances are you probably shouldn’t. And you probably shouldn’t trust the general contractor that “has seen it on TV” and is “pretty sure” he can do it. […]
Kinetic Architecture or Modular Construction?
November 17, 2016

When considering the differences in kinetic architecture and conventional modular construction practices, we’re often asked, “What do you offer outside of a trendy look?” While wow-factor is definitely a benefit of working with shipping containers for kinetic architecture, it’s far from the only perk. Forgive us for our bias, and read through our list of […]
The Truth about Container Homes
November 2, 2016

There’s a growing trend on the internet with posts showcasing custom-built shipping container homes. You’ve no doubt seen the headline: “A shipping container costs $2,000- what these couples did with them is beyond epic!” These posts go on to feature pictures of amazing homes built from containers. Truly, they are amazing. And we applaud them. […]
You’ve been asking… It’s FINALLY here!
October 18, 2016

Ever since the Playmaker’s Club activation debuted in 2013, many of our clients have been asking how they can get a piece of the action. Today is the day! One of our most iconic structures is now officially available to lease! Our latest rental asset, the VIP Plaza is not only substantial in size and […]