Project Spotlight: Carowinds Mobile BillyBoxes
Project Background
In this blog we highlight the two 20′ mobile BillyBoxes (full-service shipping container bars) we built for Carowinds Amusement Park outside Charlotte, North Carolina. Carowinds is a 407-acre amusement park owned and operated by Cedar Fair and has served as the premier amusement park destination for Carolinians since it opened in 1973.
Carowinds approached ROXBOX in 2022 in need of two mobile bars that they could move around the park and the BillyBox was the perfect solution for their team. With a walk-in cooler and onboard fresh & grey water tanks, the bars can be moved around the park to optimize sales at new locations and/or accommodate event-driven demand. The 6-tap direct-draw draft system, ice maker, ice well, triple sink, dump sink, hand sink, merchandiser refrigerator, and plenty of extra space for additional equipment allow the park to serve beer on tap, canned/bottled beverages, cocktails, and snacks to park guests. With unique color schemes and branding on each unit, the BillyBoxes are able to seamlessly fit into the different themes of the park while also catching the attention of guests.
Upcycling shipping containers was an important aspect of this project, as the Cedar Fair team is prioritizing their sustainability initiatives at all of their parks across the country. Not only are the BillyBoxes eye-catching, durable, and functional, but they also support Cedar Fair’s CSR (Corporate Social Sustainability) goals.
On-Site Video Tour
Specs & Modifications
Project specs and modifications include:
- 20’ standard one-trip shipping container
- (3) Service windows with retractable awnings
- 7’W x 7’L Walk-in cooler w/ Trusscore walls & ceiling and diamond plate floor
- 6-tap direct-draw draft system
- Trusscore tap wall
- Ice maker & ice well
- Stainless steel interior & exterior countertops
- Triple sink, dump sink & hand sink
- Fresh & grey water tanks
- Merchandiser refrigerator, shelving, and storage
- Employee door
- Operable cargo door for walk-in refrigerator
- 100 AMP electrical system & lights
- Plumbing w/ hot water heater
- Interior & exterior custom paint
Location
The BillyBoxes can be found at Carowinds Amusement Park outside Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the BillyBoxes is currently located at Aeronautica Landing, a brand new aviation-themed section of the park. Located in a hangar, the BillyBox has fittingly been named the “Aircraft Brewery”. The second BillyBox can currently be found in one of the park’s beer gardens, but the Carowinds team has plans to move this unit around the complex when the demand arises.
Project Scope
ROXBOX coordinated with the client to execute design + inspections/approvals + build + delivery of turn-key BillyBox models. By opting for one of our ROXBOX models, the Carowinds team opted for the fastest, easiest, and cheapest option ROXBOX offers. The ROXBOX team handled every aspect of the project from design to code compliance to build and delivery.
Project Timeline
Since the units are mobile and Carowinds opted for one of our pre-designed ROXBOX models (the 20′ BillyBox), the pre-construction phases of this project were quick. Upon the selection of optional upgrades to their BillyBox units, we moved the project directly into production. Once we received the materials, production of both units took less than 60 days.
Project Development
Renderings & Construction Documents
In-Shop Completed Build Photos
On-Site Photos
Rendering to Reality Sliders
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If you are interested to learn more about the Carowinds BillyBoxes or any of our other container modification projects, click here to contact our team or visit our website (www.roxboxcontainers.com).
Project Spotlight: Q'anápsu Dispensary
Project Background
Welcome to Q’anápsu, a 25-container dispensary built on the Cowlitz Reservation in Washington state. This project is one of the largest shipping container structures in the Western Hemisphere and is a true testament to volumetric modular construction. ROXBOX collaborated with the client to execute the design + build + on-site install of this shell pathway project, after which a local General Contractor finished the build-out on-site per our direction.
The permanent dispensary location capped off a long-running development plan for the tribe, as they looked to expand their Q’anápsu Dispensary operations beyond the mobile dispensary truck they were operating out of for years. The 25-container dispensary features a check-in entrance/patio, large retail space, ATM room, photo/selfie room, product storage space, employee back-of-house lounge, offices, and a secure driveway for product delivery. Ten (10) 40’ containers make up the first level and fifteen (15) 20’ & 40’ containers make up the second level. Two impressive cantilevers cap off the massive modular structure (one of which juts out 21 feet over the entrance patio), showcasing the true versatility of building with shipping containers. The structure is painted Q’anápsu’s iconic green and is decorated with various types of branding to truly make the structure pop from all angles.
Upcycling shipping containers was an important aspect of this project, as sustainability is a defining ethos of the Cowlitz people and they wanted to reflect that in all aspects of the build. Not only is this structure an important economic development that the tribe can use to employ members and bring in funds to the community, but it’s also a building they can be proud of everytime they look at it. The detail that went into the build and significance of the project can best be described by the tribe themselves: “Welcome to Q’anápsu, a unique dispensary experience brought to you by the Cowlitz people. Q’anápsu in our language means grass. Just like the hearty grasses throughout the prairies as you look east from where you stand, Q’anápsu has a thousand stories to tell. From artwork representing our beautiful landscape, to the shapes of traditional cedar hats, you’ll see our stories are woven throughout our store.”
Working with the Cowlitz Tribe and incorporating their culture, history, & story into every aspect of the build was a special opportunity for the ROXBOX team.
Q'anápsu Video Tour
Specs & Modifications
Project specs and modifications include:
- Design, modeling, pre-construction management, and creation of stamped CD set
- 25 shipping containers (both 20’ & 40’ ST and HC one-trip shipping containers)
- Layout & fabrication of all penetrations
- Modification of containers
- Fabrication of structural reinforcement for penetrations
- Install of exterior steel personnel doors
- Interior framing
- Spray foam insulation under ground floor units
- Exterior painting of containers
- Transportation of containers to project site
- Container site install and welding
- Structural interior steelwork
Location
Q’anápsu is located on the Cowlitz Reservation in Washington state about 20 minutes north of Portand, Oregon. The dispensary is located on the grounds of the ilani Casino Resort, which is also owned and operated by the Cowlitz tribe.
Project Scope
ROXBOX collaborated with the client to execute the design + inspections/approvals + “shell” build + delivery + on-site install, while the client (in collaboration with a local General Contractor) finished the build-out on-site.
While we often are tapped to handle all of the design + build components of our projects, ownership chose to engage numerous parties to execute this project:
- Owner: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe
- Container Design & Fabrication: ROXBOX Containers
- Project Manager: GLGR
- Architect: MFA
- Structural Engineering: JVA, Incorporated
- General Contractor: E&M Constructors
Project Timeline
ROXBOX spent several weeks helping the Q’anápsu team, including their architect, to finalize their CD set given it was their first foray into modular construction including bringing in our structural engineering team. The build-out and delivery of all 25 units took less than 4 months and the whole building was completed in less than 6 months, highlighting one of the biggest value propositions of modular construction – speed. This allowed the tribe to open ~40% faster than traditional construction methodologies, thereby generating significantly more revenue by being open so quickly.
Project Development
Q'anápsu Renderings & Construction Documents
Delivery + Install
Finished Build Photos
If you are interested to learn more about Q’anápsu Dispensary or any of our other container modification projects, click here to contact our team or visit our website (www.roxboxcontainers.com).
Project Spotlight: SERV Shipping Container Park
Project Background
Welcome to SERV, a new pickleball-themed entertainment district located in Overland Park, Kansas outside Kansas City. The indoor and outdoor entertainment complex offers a variety of food concepts, pickleball courts, yard games and private event spaces. ROXBOX led the design of the outdoor shipping container park, in which 19 shipping containers were used for food & beverage concepts, retail/office suites, bathrooms, storage, and branding.
The outdoor container park features five 40’ container kitchens, one 20’ drive-thru & walk-up cafe, five 20’ office/retail/private lounge suites, one 40’ double-wide bathroom, one 40’ dry-storage container, one 40’ cold storage container, one 40’ tower, and a 40’ container bar with two 40’ containers stacked on top to support a 20’ X 10’ LCD screen & SERV signage. With tons of seating & dining options, a stage opening up to a large turf yard, and two large video boards, the space is perfect for watch parties, summer movie nights, or a day out with family & friends. Two outdoor pickleball courts with stadium seating cap off the container park.
The SERV team capitalized on utilizing many of our standard models, thereby leading to a more efficient pre-construction phase of the project. On the other side, they chose to bring in numerous other firms which led to some delays through the construction phases of the project.
SERV’s indoor facility offers 6 pickleball courts (allowing guests to play no matter the weather), two bars, a sit-down restaurant, and multiple private event spaces. The combination of both the indoor and outdoor facilities makes SERV the perfect location for a fun day out with friends and family. As shipping container parks and large-scale modular developments become more popular, SERV has become a shining testament to how modular construction can quickly transform any property into an exciting space for the community with minimal development cost and a tremendous ROI opportunity. With the addition of our massive new Houston modular facility, we are excited to continue spearheading more container parks and larger-scale developments like SERV across the country.
SERV Video Tour
Specs & Modifications
Project specs and modifications include:
- Nineteen (19) total new/one-trip shipping containers
- Thirteen (13) 40’ new/one-trip shipping containers
- Six (6) 20’ new/one-trip shipping containers
- Five 40’ container kitchens with walk-up service windows
- One (1) 20’ drive-thru and walk-up cafe
- Five (5) 20’ office/retail/lounge suites
- One (1) 40’ Double-wide bathroom
- One (1) 40’ container bar with two 40’ containers stacked on top to support a 20’ X 10’ LCD screen & signage (the top two containers are also used for dry storage)
- One (1) 40’ dry-storage container
- One (1) 40’ cold storage container
- One (1) 40’ tower
- Custom parapets on all kitchens, cafes, bathrooms, and office/retail suites
- Signage & branding
Location
SERV is located in Overland Park, Kansas, a bustling suburb outside Kansas City. With this first location already seeing tremendous success, the SERV team has their eyes on opening more locations in the coming years.
Project Scope
ROXBOX coordinated with the client to execute the entirety of pre-construction with design + approval + project planning.
While we often are tapped to handle all of the design + build components of our projects, ownership chose to engage numerous parties to execute this project:
- Owner: SERV
- Container Architect: Spencer Architects
- Site Architect: Clockwork (provided renderings)
- Container Design: ROXBOX Containers
- Structural Engineering: JVA, Incorporated
- Fabrication: Falcon Structures
- Site Development: Launch Development Group
Project Timeline
Pre-construction for this project took just under 4 months.
Project Development
SERV Renderings
SERV Construction Documents
Finished Build Photos
If you are interested to learn more about SERV Shipping Container Park or any of our other container modification projects, click here to contact our team or visit our website (www.roxboxcontainers.com).
ROXBOX Opens New Modular Manufacturing Facility in Houston, Texas
Welcome to ROXBOX Texas!
Welcome to ROXBOX Texas! ROXBOX is excited to announce the opening of our new Houston, Texas modular manufacturing facility. While our headquarters & design studio will remain in Denver, our production has now moved to our new Houston factory. This 45,000 sqft facility greatly enhances our capabilities and ability to produce high-quality projects at scale. With 30+ production bays and two 25-ton overhead cranes, we can build projects of any size or complexity and are excited to tackle more large-scale projects.
Due to increased efficiencies – the move also means faster project timelines & cheaper prices for our customers (both new and old)! ROXBOX is a certified modular manufacturer and we design + build projects in every state.
We added the Houston production facility to meet continued demand in the modular building industry while maintaining our Colorado roots with our Denver HQ. ROXBOX HTX is open for tours for our clients and we are excited to continue to design + build modular and containerized projects across North America. ROXBOX is one of the U.S. leaders in the shipping container modification industry and we continue to expand our offerings as we take on more steel-framed modular projects. The shipping container will always be our area of expertise, including all the requirements for permitting, engineering, code compliance, etc., and we pride ourselves on working with our clients to be their manufacturing partners. ROXBOX is the ideal manufacturing partner for any shipping container or steel-frame modular project (like a shipping container coffee shop, a conex bar, or more) with the ability to produce multiple units quickly and of the highest quality.
Houston Shop Video Tour
Join us on a 2-minute tour of our manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
ROXBOX HTX Gallery
To celebrate the increased efficiencies and the opening of ROXBOX HTX, we’re offering 5% off any Phase 3 costs for new projects that are booked before May 31st, 2023. We could not be more excited for this next chapter in the ROXBOX journey and look forward to building this company in Texas, Colorado, and beyond.
Have a big project in mind and need a firm that can produce quality units at scale? Please reach out to us via the inquiry form here and tell us more about your project.
ROXBOX 2022 Year in Review
2022 was a big year for ROXBOX. We completed numerous projects for amazing clients, introduced multiple lines of ROXBOX models, teased ROXBOX Residential, expanded our offerings and capabilities, signed contracts on some exciting future projects (including multiple shipping container parks & multi-container structures), and moved our production facility to a 45,000 square foot facility in Houston, Texas. In recognition of the incredible year we had, we wanted to highlight these key milestones and showcase some of the projects we completed in 2022 that epitomize the ROXBOX design + build methodology.
None of this would be possible without our amazing team and we’re honored to work with some of the most dedicated, creative, passionate, and brilliant individuals in the world!
2022 Project Showcase
Coca-Cola BoomBox
The Coca-Cola BoomBox was one of our coolest projects to date and we could not have been happier with how it turned out. The entire ROXBOX team came together to design + build this incredible shipping container experiential marketing unit extremely fast without compromising our high-quality standards. This giant solar-powered boombox built out of an upcycled shipping container transforms into an interactive marketing experience at each location it stops. The underlying concept of the project focuses on bringing music to different communities and events while giving people the opportunity to learn how to DJ on high-end DJ equipment and highlighting the central Coca-Cola ethos of sustainability.
Key features of the BoomBox include: an interactive DJ experience where guests can learn to DJ, sound-activated LEDs, speakers that bump, VIP rooftop deck, and interchangeable graphics for different Coke brands and marketing initiatives. The BoomBox is the focal point wherever it goes… and since it’s fully solar-powered, it can go anywhere!
Boy Scouts of America 40' Shipping Container Healthcare Unit
The Boy Scouts of America 40’ healthcare unit was an exciting collaboration for our team and showcased our capabilities in the containerized healthcare space. Located on Melita Island, a private island Boy Scouts camping retreat on the beautiful Flathead Lake in Montana, this 40’ shipping container mobile healthcare clinic ensures the scouts are safe while at the campsite. With one check-in/office room, two diagnosis rooms, one exam room, and a mobile plumbing system with tanks, this unit is able to handle all of the retreat’s on-site simple medical needs. As a mobile classified unit, there was no need for permitting and the scouts will be able to move the container clinic to other locations in the future.
This unit was also one our coolest deliveries to date, as the unit was craned onto a barge, driven across one of the most beautiful lakes in the US, and then craned off the barge and onto the island! Still waiting on that Container Merit Badge but, with numerous Eagle Scouts on the team, we were proud to help this fantastic organization!
Simply Pizza 20' Shipping Container Kitchen
Simply Pizza is a Denver-based, woman-owned pizza business that we had the honor to build 20′ mobile pizza kitchens for as they continue their growth. We built two identical units for the Simply Pizza team as they expand their pizza empire from their food truck origin, and hope to build many more with them in the future. With onboard utilities, Simply Pizza is able to move their container kitchens to events, festivals, beer gardens, weddings, tailgates, and more! With many of our clients opting for 40’ kitchens, this project showcased the possibilities of utilizing 20’ shipping containers for kitchens and how we can use the smaller footprint to still build a spacious kitchen. Additionally, given their mobile classification, this project moved quickly and the timeline wasn’t hindered by architecture & engineering requirements that our permanent projects sometimes face.
Detroit Holiday Village Retail Huts Redeployment
Heading into the holidays, ROXBOX successfully redeployed the pop-up retail units we built for Detroit’s annual Holiday Village alongside Groundswell Design Group & Bedrock.
First deployed for last year’s holiday market, the units have been stored off-site since February. Over the course of late November & early December, the ROXBOX, Groundswell, and Bedrock teams collaborated on transporting the units back to Detroit’s Cadillac Square in the city’s center for the annual holiday experience. The village consists of an outdoor marketplace with eight beautiful custom retail spaces featuring a variety of local Detroit retailers. As part of the Bedrock and Quicken Loans Community Fund’s mission to support the local entrepreneurial community, each business featured in the holiday market is Detroit-based, female-owned and/or minority-owned. Merchandise ranging from locally inspired streetwear and artwork to delicious treats and Michigan staple dishes provides all attendees a sampling of Detroit’s unique culture.
These units were designed by Groundswell Design Group for Bedrock and fabricated by ROXBOX. We are very proud to support this project and its mission!
Bruder Design House Shipping Container Garage
ROXBOX partnered with Bruder Design House, a residential design + build firm based out of Colorado, to design and build this beautiful shipping container garage. Located in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Golden, Colorado, the project is a shining testament of modular design overcoming a challenging hillside site. Built from seven 20’ high-cube shipping containers, this two-story multi-container structure has an elevated two-car garage, gear room/mudroom, outdoor game area, professional music studio, home gym and a rooftop deck with stunning views of the mountains.
The sustainably-built garage overcomes its hillside location via its two-story design. On the top level, the two-car garage and gear/mudroom are seamlessly connected to the main floor of the house via an elevated deck. On the first level, the music studio, home gym and outdoor game room are connected to the basement via a wrap-around deck that opens up to a beautiful backyard.
This project is a prime example of the “shell” pathway for a custom project. The Bruder Design House team came to ROXBOX with stamped architectural plans whereupon ROXBOX helped refine the plans and get them approved. ROXBOX then supplied and installed the shells on-site (ROXBOX was contracted to unload and install/connect the shipping containers). Bruder Design House and their experienced General Contractor then took over and finished out the units with on-site inspections from the local Building Department. ROXBOX was able to deliver and install the garage’s “shell” in days, giving the Bruder team their beautiful 2-story garage shell quickly and highlighting the value of modular construction.
Shipping Container Bars
While not a single project, 2022 was a huge year for shipping container bars. The BeerCan & BillyBox are what ROXBOX was built on and we love designing & building these units for our clients. Our shipping container bar models are our most popular products and some of the fastest units we can build – these units have a huge ROI and we are able to deliver them within weeks! Showcased below are multiple shipping container bar projects we completed this year.
Aspen Grove 20’ Shopping Complex 20’ BeerCan Heavy
The 20′ BeerCan Heavy we built for Aspen Grove Shopping Center in Littleton, Colorado was one of the coolest bars we have ever built. The “BarBox” serves as the centerpiece to Aspen Grove’s brand new beer garden and is run by Breckenridge Brewery. With three service windows, a 10-tap draft system, and a walk-in cooler that can hold upwards of 20 kegs, the BarBox will be cranking out drinks all year long to beer garden guests!
Carowinds Amusement Park 20’ BillyBoxes
We designed & built two 20’ mobile BillyBoxes for Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carowinds, the premier entertainment and thrill ride amusement park in the Carolinas, will be using the BillyBoxes to serve beverages to eager guests all year long. These high revenue-generating units can be moved throughout the park and were delivered quickly due to their mobile building classification. These BillyBoxes are fully compliant, full-service shipping container bars with built-in walk-in coolers. The units have all of the necessary equipment to meet health code and serve all beverages (beer, cocktails, wine, seltzers, sodas, etc).
Rail Haus Beer Garden BeerCan Heavy
We designed & built a 20′ BeerCan Heavy for Rail Haus Beer Garden in downtown Dover, Delaware. With one of our favorite paint jobs and vinyl wrappings to date, this unit highlights how you can customize our models to truly mak the box your own. This bright, badass BeerCan will be the centerpiece of the outdoor patio at this brand-new beer garden opening in 2023!
The Dive Inn Beer Garden
The Dive Inn is a popular dive bar in Denver, Colorado and recently opened up a brand new beer garden. The Dive Inn utilized shipping containers to transform a parking lot outside their bar into a mini “container park”, which has since become one of Denver’s most popular beer gardens.
The beer garden consists of four mobile classified units: a customized 20′ BillyBox, a custom 20′ mixed-use container (currently being used for seating, but it is also used as a stage, dj booth, and winter storage), and (1) 20’ and (1) 40′ storage containers that double as the beer garden walls, additional storage, and sound barriers. ROXBOX designed, built, and delivered the 20’ BillyBox and 20’ mixed-use container to create a vibrant and revenue-generating beer garden in lieu of their underutilized parking lot. This project showcases how shipping containers can transform any space, big or small, into an exciting new container park development quickly and cost-effectively.
Oakland Hills Golf Course BillyBox
Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is one of the most storied and famous locations in the golf world. Unfortunately a devastating fire tore through the country club last winter, destroying the entire clubhouse and all amenities nearby. While the club decided to continue operations throughout the year, the fire destroyed all of their food & beverage operations and they were unable to serve their guests. The club therefore reached out to ROXBOX and we were able to deliver them a 20’ BillyBox in a very fast timeline. The bar is being used year-round to serve beverages and snacks to club guests while they work to rebuild their clubhouse.
ROXBOX Models
Fast. Cheap. Easy.
In early 2022, we launched our extensive line of modified shipping container models in the Food & Beverage and Commercial spaces. ROXBOX models are different base models that we have spent years refining and optimizing. By choosing one of our ROXBOX models (as opposed to a custom project), customers are greatly reducing the time and cost of their projects, especially from a pre-construction standpoint as all of the designs are already completed. Models have various add-ons that customers can choose from (such as a rooftop deck or various finish options) and can be painted/branded to whatever the client’s preference is to truly make the build their own. ROXBOX models are great for single-unit builds and for projects with tight timelines and/or budgets..
While we are always expanding our offering of ROXBOX models, our current models consist of bars & taprooms, kitchens, cafes, concession stands, retail units, bathrooms, experiential marketing units, and homes. To learn more about each model, visit our Models page here.
HELIOS Solar
Energy That Moves
In collaboration with our partners at Black Stump Technologies in Australia, 2022 saw significant strides in our HELIOS Solar line. HELIOS is our line of off-grid, 100% solar-powered containers that include: Refrigerators, Freezers, Ice-Makers, and Solar Generators.
Our HELIOS units provide rapidly deployable solutions to the issues of energy, refrigeration, healthcare, agriculture, food distribution, events, disaster response, military, and the cold chain. These units offer a reliable replacement for diesel generators & diesel reefer containers while providing comprehensive real-time reporting to allow firms to show that they are meeting their sustainability goals. With multiple contracts signed for 2023 deliveries and partnerships in the works, we’re excited to continue building the HELIOS line and doing our part to keep the world green.
ROXBOX Residential
In addition to launching ROXBOX models in 2022, we also launched ROXBOX Residential, the luxury shipping container home arm of ROXBOX Containers. The demand for attainable housing has never been greater and we wanted to do our part to help maximize residential sustainable development. We therefore partnered with our friends at Box & Boulder to develop models that showcase the possibilities of shipping container homes. For rentals and investment properties, our customers are able to truly wow their guests with a home unlike anything they have ever stayed in.
We currently offer our LuxBox ADU model and custom shells for individual home buyers or we will work with developers to produce units at scale. In 2023 we will be introducing our more luxury, modular container home models… Stay tuned!
ROXBOX Shells
2022 was also a transformational year for our “shell” pathway, as we designed, built & delivered numerous shell projects, expanded our shell pathway capabilities, and began work on multiple large-scale, multi-unit shell projects. By choosing a shell, ROXBOX simply provides the modified container(s) with doors, windows, framing, insulation under the floors, and exterior paint while our customer’s team and/or a local General Contractor finishes out the project on-site and completes all on-site inspections. “Shells” are our least expensive and fastest option but are also our most limited as far as scope.
Whereas ROXBOX models and custom projects will arrive on-site essentially turn-key and have already been fully inspected at our facility by approved 3rd-party inspection agencies, shells are limited to modifying the unit to the point of the first inspection whereupon we usually stop at studs. Once the shell(s) arrive, a licensed General Contractor takes over and finishes the build-out on-site with correlating inspections from your local building department. Therefore, our customers all-in costs for the unit(s) will be similar in the end but this pathway is seen as a more traditional construction pathway.
Stay tuned for some news on a few massive shell projects we have in the works!
ROXBOX Houston
2022 also brought a big move for the ROXBOX team, as we moved our manufacturing facility to Houston, Texas. While our headquarters & design studio will remain in Denver, all production was moved to our new modular manufacturing facility in Houston. Our new 40,000 sqft space greatly enhances our capabilities and ability to produce high-quality units at scale. With 30+ production bays and two 25-ton cranes, we can now handle projects of any size or complexity. The Houston factory also makes ROXBOX much more efficient which translates to lower cost and faster delivery timelines for our customers.
Houston Shop Video Tour
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What's Next in 2023?
While 2022 was an incredible year for ROXBOX, this is just the beginning for this team. We have tons of exciting projects and initiatives in the works that we can’t wait to share with everyone in 2023 and beyond! From 25-container structures to multi-unit shipping container parks all over the country, you are going to see some next level projects from the ROXBOX team come to life this year.
If you are interested to learn more about our shipping container projects or have any questions for our team, click here to contact us.
Project Spotlight: Bruder Design House Shipping Container Garage
Project Background
ROXBOX partnered with Bruder Design House, a residential design + build firm based out of Colorado, to design and build this beautiful shipping container garage. Located in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Golden, Colorado, the project is a shining testament of modular design overcoming a challenging hillside site. Built from seven 20’ high-cube shipping containers, this two-story multi-container structure has an elevated two-car garage, gear room/mudroom, outdoor game area, professional music studio, home gym and a rooftop deck with stunning views of the mountains.
The sustainably-built garage overcomes its hillside location via its two-story design. On the top level, the two-car garage and gear/mudroom are seamlessly connected to the main floor of the house via an elevated deck. On the first level, the music studio, home gym and outdoor game room are connected to the basement via a wrap-around deck that opens up to a beautiful backyard.
The innovative shipping container garage is part of Bruder Design House’s Echo project, a mid-century modern rebuild and expansion. As described by the Bruder Design House team on their website, “located in the foothills of the Rockies in Golden Colorado, the Echo project transformed a two-story mid-century home into a modern, multi-generational home while pushing the boundaries of container building. Expansive outdoor living and views of the mountains from the patio cap off a total transformation of this prime property”. Bruder Design House led the design and finish work of the garage, while ROXBOX Containers completed all of the structural shipping container work (framing, doors, windows, etc) both in our production facility and on-site.
This project is a prime example of the “shell” pathway for a custom project. The Bruder Design House team came to ROXBOX with stamped architectural plans whereupon ROXBOX helped refine the plans and get them approved. ROXBOX then supplied and installed the shells on-site (ROXBOX was contracted to unload and install/connect the shipping containers). Bruder Design House then took over and finished out the units with on-site inspections from the local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction). ROXBOX was able to deliver and install the garage’s “shell” in days, giving the Bruder team their beautiful 2-story garage shell very quickly and highlighting the value of modular construction.
With the launch of ROXBOX Residential, our line of luxury shipping container homes, we’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible with shipping containers in the residential space.
Specs & Modifications
Project specs and modifications include:
- Seven 20’ high-cube one-trip containers (4 of which were double-door containers)
- Structural steel reinforcement
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in the gym unit
- Wall, floor, and ceiling container modifications for various rooms
- Container modifications which allowed the units to be stacked
- Exterior paint
- Custom modification to container doors to make them easier to open/close
- Steel modifications for the rooftop deck and stairs
- MEP supports and penetrations
- Closed-cell spray foam under the ground floor containers
- Two-car garage (3 containers)
- Gear room/mudroom (1 container)
- Outdoor game area (Negative space under cantilever)
- Professional music studio
- Home gym
- Rooftop deck
Location
The shipping container garage is located in a high-end residential neighborhood in the foothills of Golden, Colorado. Golden is a booming suburb of Denver and is becoming an architectural hotspot for unique, modern home designs. The aesthetic of the garage makes it seamlessly fit into the modern, industrial design of the home and is an eye-catching contrast against the Rocky Mountain landscape. Sean Gatzen (Bruder Design House’s Co-Founder & Principal Designer) developed a highly efficient and innovative design to combat the extreme slope of the hillside – a design that can be replicated on any hillside site with the garage on the top or bottom level.
Timeline
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The timeline of this project went relatively quickly and smoothly – especially in comparison to traditional construction timelines. As with all of our projects, the pre-construction phases (Phase 1: Design & Planning + Phase 2: Construction Documents) took the longest and we had to ensure the plans were approved prior to starting construction. By executing a modular shell build, we were able to deliver and install the structure within days of the units being completed at our facility. After installation, the Bruder Design House team took over and finished the build on-site with on-site inspections. The pre-construction component (Phase 1: Design & Planning + Phase 2: Construction Documents) of this project took ~3 months to complete and get approvals from the local building department. The build and delivery + installation component (Phase 3: Construction & Production + Phase 4: Delivery & Installation) of this project took less than 8 weeks to complete.
Project Development
Phase 4 (Delivery + Installation)
Finished build on-site
If you are interested to learn more about the Bruder Design House container garage or any of our other container modification projects, click here to contact our team or visit our website (www.roxboxcontainers.com).
The 3 Best Build Strategies for Your Shipping Container Project
When working with ROXBOX on a modular shipping container project, we offer three pathways to choose from: ROXBOX Models, Custom Shipping Container Projects, and Shells. Each path offers its own advantages and we work with our clients to help them choose which option fits their concept and vision best. In this blog we cover all three pathways in detail, covering the pros & cons, timelines, and costs of each option.
ROXBOX Models
ROXBOX Models are different base models that we have spent years refining and optimizing. By choosing one of our ROXBOX models, you are greatly reducing the time and cost of your project, especially from a pre-construction standpoint as all of the conceptual designs are already completed. Models have various add-ons and upgrades that you can choose from (such as a rooftop deck or various finish options) and can be painted/branded to whatever your preference is to truly make the build your own and match your brand. ROXBOX models are great for single-unit builds or “Container Park” concepts with multiple single units at a site.
While we are always expanding our offerings of ROXBOX models, our current modified shipping container models consist of custom container bars, shipping container cafes, kitchens, retail, concession stands, stages, and experiential marketing units.
You can learn more about each of these models on our Models page here.
ROXBOX Models Pros & Cons
Pros
- Proven designs and builds: We have spent years refining and optimizing these designs, so you can be confident that you are getting a functional and durable model.
- Fast Project Timelines: Since all of our model designs are already completed, we are able to skip most of Phase 1 (Design & Planning). Depending on if your project is mobile or permanent, we are also able to greatly reduce the amount of time we spend in Phase 2 (Construction Documents). We are therefore able to jump into Phase 3 (Production & Construction) much quicker than a custom build.
- Relatively cheaper: By skipping Phase 1 (and the associated cost), the total cost of the project becomes instantly cheaper. In addition, we have designed our models to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible while still meeting requirements for code compliance and the intended use-case of each model. Additionally, we have built numerous of these units utilizing proven and known techniques, materials, and designs, so the actual cost to build a model is relatively cheaper given the manufacturing efficiencies.
- Customizations Through Add-Ons: Make any one of our models your own unique unit by adding your own special touches through add-ons such as: signage/branding, different paint colors or a mural, a rooftop deck, etc.
Cons
- Set Designs: With ROXBOX models you are confined to the designs on our Models page. While there are various add-ons and upgrades that you can choose from and the unit can be painted/branded to whatever your preference is, any structural or design changes will result in a custom project (see next section Custom Projects for more details).
- Not entirely “off-the-shelf”: In order for your business to operate legally, each project deserves attention towards code compliance. While our model designs reduce the time and cost for pre-construction, there will still be some costs and time for pre-construction for your project. If the unit is classified as mobile/temporary and architecture and engineering are not required, the pre-construction timeline and cost for ROXBOX models are extremely small.
Who Should Choose a ROXBOX Model?
ROXBOX models are perfect for people who need a unit fast, cheap, and high-quality. We continuously refine our models based on our experience and each model is the ideal unit for its intended use case.
ROXBOX Model Examples:
Custom Projects
Custom projects allow our customers to bring their specific visions to life. With custom projects, we work with your team to design and build your concept from scratch, bringing a napkin sketch to reality. While this pathway adds time and cost to a project, it enables our clients to build a structure that perfectly fits their brand and vision. The main limiting factors of a fully custom project are timeline, budget, imagination, and code compliance. Therefore, custom projects are great for people that have a long timeline and ample budget to design a concept from scratch – whether that be a single unit or multiple units.
Custom Projects Pros & Cons
Pros
- Your Vision: With custom projects, you can truly bring your wildest visions to life (as long as the concept meets code). Work with our talented team of designers to design a project (whether it’s one container or 100) that perfectly fits your needs and goals. No matter what you’re envisioning, partnering with ROXBOX ensures your project will be built to the highest quality by a team that understands ALL the nuances, codes, and hurdles that go into building with shipping containers.
- Innovative: Custom projects allow you to design a truly unique container project that has never been done before. Perhaps you want to build an iconic and innovative structure utilizing shipping containers to emphasize truly sustainable development while capturing the efficiencies gained from modular construction methodologies, or perhaps you have an innovative product that is designed to be containerized and you need us to refine the design and act as a contract manufacturer to produce hundreds of units at scale. The possibilities are truly endless with container modification projects!
Cons
- Expensive: Since we are designing custom projects from scratch, there will be higher costs in Phase 1 (Design & Planning), Phase 2 (Construction Documents), and Phase 3 (Construction & Production) than a predesigned model.
- Longer Project Timeline: Custom projects have longer project timelines since we are designing the product from scratch, need to submit the custom designs through all of the necessary approval and inspection processes, and since we often are building something for the first time there will be added manufacturing costs for R&D.
Who Should Choose a ROXBOX Custom Project?
Custom projects are great for people that have a healthy budget, ample time, and want to build a project that matches their vision. As a design + build firm we work with many firms and people to bring their custom concepts to life and we love tackling innovative projects, especially at scale.
ROXBOX Custom Project Examples:
Shells
By choosing a shell, ROXBOX simply provides the modified container(s) with doors, windows, framing, insulation under the floors, and exterior paint while your team and/or a local General Contractor finishes out the project on-site and coordinates all on-site inspections. “Shells” are our least expensive and fastest option but are also our most limited as far as scope. You should therefore be prepared to do some serious construction work on site. We still typically handle pre-construction Phase 1 (Design & Planning) & Phase 2 (Construction Documents) to design the unit(s) and produce a stamped Construction Drawing set. You can also provide the approved drawings yourselves and we would skip right to the shop drawings based on the plans you provide. For the shell pathway, we often work with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), aka your local building department (instead of the State Modular program) when it comes to plan review, inspections, etc.
Whereas ROXBOX models and custom projects will arrive on-site essentially turn-key and have already been fully inspected at our facility by approved 3rd-party inspection agencies, shells are limited to modifying the unit to the point of the first inspection (ie. modified container, doors, windows, spray-foam underneath the floors, framing, and exterior paint). Once the shell(s) arrive, a licensed General Contractor takes over and finishes the build-out on-site with correlating inspections. Therefore, your all-in costs for the unit will be similar in the end but this pathway is seen as a more traditional construction pathway.
Shell Option Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cheap: Lower cost as you are only paying for the modified container(s) with doors, windows, framing, insulation under the floors, and exterior paint.
- Fast Project Timeline: ROXBOX can turn around shell projects extremely fast, as we are only responsible for the basic container modifications.
Cons
- DIY Project: You and your team are responsible for all of the finish work on site and all necessary inspections. This typically includes rough and final electrical, rough and final plumbing, insulation, finished walls/ceiling/floor, equipment, lights, HVAC, etc.
- No warranty: Since these units will be worked on and finished by others, we cannot offer a warranty. ROXBOX always builds to IBC code and we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship but we cannot be responsible for other people’s work.
Who Should Choose the Shell Option?
Shells are perfect for those that have a construction background (or are working with a team that has construction experience) and are comfortable with construction, inspections, etc.
*Important to Note – Watching YouTube videos or HGTV shows does not count as having construction experience and you will most likely spend a lot of time and money learning why most people hire professionals. DIY projects based on these viral videos rarely go according to plan and we are often called back to help.
ROXBOX Shell Examples:
ROXBOX built and delivered this shell to Mobile Television Group (MTVG) in Denver, Colorado
MTVG completed all of the finish work shown below in their own facility
ROXBOX built and delivered this shell to Round Barn Estate in Baroda, Michigan
Round Barn Estate completed all of the finish work on-site in collaboration with a local general contractor
Takeaway
As you can see, there are several ways to approach your particle shipping container project and each pathway has its pros and cons. Irrespective of what path you choose, we highly recommend getting our firm engaged in pre-construction Phases 1 & 2 as soon as possible as those phases can take months depending on what your building department requires (it also never hurts to get pre-construction out of the way early). Building a structure legally takes considerable expertise, time, and commitment – which are not often shown on HGTV or other viral shipping container modification videos. No matter what path you choose or which firm you decide to work with on your container project, do your due diligence and ensure you are following the law or you may wind up with a giant (and expensive) paperweight. Our three different paths are designed to give you different options that align with your budget, timeline, expertise, and goals.
Whether you know which pathway you are interested in or if you are interested in learning more about each option, the first step for any project is to contact us and speak with our team of experts about your concept and vision. Based on an initial conversation, our team will be able to offer you valuable insights into your project and point you in the right direction. Reach out to our team here and let’s chat about which path is best for your project!
Project Spotlight: Aspen Grove Center 20’ Container Bar (BeerCan Heavy)
Project Background
Aspen Grove Center, a popular outdoor mall outside Denver Colorado, approached ROXBOX with the goal of building a modular shipping container bar for their brand new beer garden. Enter the “BarBox”! Built out of a 20’ upcycled shipping container, this beautiful BeerCan Heavy serves as the centerpiece to Aspen Grove’s beer garden “The BarBox Garden” and is run by one of Colorado’s most iconic breweries, Breckenridge Brewery. With three service windows, a 10-tap draft system, and a walk-in cooler that can hold upwards of 20 kegs, the BarBox will be cranking out drinks all year long to beer garden guests. With a three-tone paint job, custom vinyl wrapping, and an Edison bulb-lit “BarBox” sign on top, the BarBox is truly a unique modular amenity to the complex that catches the attention of all patrons (and has become a popular feature on social media).
The mobile/temporary classified BarBox serves as a shining example of the benefits of choosing a ROXBOX product. With a faster turnaround time and cheaper price tag than a custom bar design, the BeerCan Heavy is one of our most popular shipping container bars and one of the fastest products we can build. With multiple revenue-generating windows and a built-in walk-in cooler, the modular BeerCan Heavy is designed to crank out drinks fast. Efficient, strong ROI, durable and eye-catching – this turnkey shipping container bar generates tons of revenue and is always the talk of the town. You can learn more about the BeerCan Heavy and our other modified modular shipping container products here (ROXBOX Product Menu).
Specs & Modifications
Project specs and modifications include:
- 20′ ST – New / One Trip shipping container
- 7’W x 7’L Walk-in cooler w/ Trusscore walls & ceiling and diamond plate floor
- Standard personnel door
- (3) Awning windows
- (3) Interior fixed stainless steel countertops
- (3) Exterior collapsible stainless steel counters w/ LEDs
- Basic electrical with: 2 cage lights in service area, vapor tight light in walk-in cooler, outlets & a 50A panel w/ SO cord
- 10-tap draft system
- Reclaimed wood tap wall
- Epoxy floor in the 8’ x 12’ service area
- Interior service area painted burnt orange and off-white
- Exterior painted sky blue & white
- Custom vinyl graphic & signage
- Mounted TV, heater, and fans
- Exterior signage, speakers, beer gas cage, and sconces
- Self-contained hand-washing sink and merchandiser refrigerator in the service area
Location
The 20’ BeerCan Heavy can be found at Aspen Grove Center in Littleton, Colorado. Aspen Grove is an outdoor mall with mountain views and is home to over 50 retail stores. The container bar can be found at the shopping complex’s brand new BarBox Beer Garden. With over an acre of grass and tons of parking, the beer garden is perfect for events, festivals, parties, concerts and hangouts with friends and family!
Timeline
Click here to review ROXBOX’s Four-Step Phase Process
Since the Aspen Grove team chose a standard, predesigned ROXBOX product (while also including add-ons that made the unit their own and match the Breckenridge Brewing aesthetic), we were able to move through all of re-construction Phase 1 (Design & Planning) + Phase 2 (Construction Documents) within weeks. Phase 3 (Construction & Production) of this BeerCan Heavy unit took just under 5 weeks. Since Aspen Grove Center is just down the road from ROXBOX’s facility in Denver, Phase 4 (Delivery and Installation) only took a few hours. Aspen Grove was then able to immediately open the beer garden that week and begin capturing revenue!
Client Testimonial
Josh Kalkhorst – General Manager at Gerrity Group
“This journey with ROXBOX, from the day we met Davin at the shop to see the facility to the day our container bar was dropped, was really impressive. They helped us define our vision for this container and then brought it to life in ways we couldn’t have expected. Their excitement and enthusiasm for our project was next level and that’s what made this partnership and our experience so much fun!”
Project Development
Phase 1 (Design & Planning) + Phase 2 (Construction Documents)
Early on design with rooftop deck
Final design
Phase 3 (Construction + Production) of the BeerCan Heavy in ROXBOX's Denver facility
Phase 4 (Delivery + Installation)
Finished build on site
(Vinyl wrapping, signage, and branding were added on site)
Before and After slider
Video tours of the unit from ROXBOX's social media accounts
Next time you’re in Denver, make sure to stop by Aspen Grove Center in Littleton, Colorado to check out this BeerCan Heavy for yourself! If you are interested to learn more about the Aspen Grove BeerCan or any of our other container modification projects, click here to contact our team or visit our website (www.roxboxcontainers.com).
Project Spotlight: Coca-Cola Mobile BoomBox
Project Background
The Coca-Cola BoomBox was one of our coolest projects to date and we could not have been happier with how it turned out! The entire ROXBOX team came together to design & build this incredible shipping container marketing unit extremely fast without compromising our high-quality standards.
Coca-Cola approached us with a blank slate and told us to do what we do best, create an exciting and innovative mobile experiential marketing activation out of a 20’ shipping container that they could tour throughout the country. The only criteria we were given for this mobile container marketing unit were to make sure the project would have a focus on music & sustainability and offer guests an interactive experience. With this direction, the fun part began. After multiple brainstorming sessions with the ROXBOX team, we created a conceptual design for a solar-powered mobile boombox and presented it to the Coke team…
Enter the Coca-Cola BoomBox! This giant solar-powered boombox is built out of an upcycled 20′ shipping container and transforms into an interactive marketing experience at each location it stops. The underlying concept of the project focuses on bringing music to different communities and events, all while giving people the opportunity to learn how to DJ on high-end DJ equipment and highlighting the central Coca-Cola ethos of sustainability.
Key features of the BoomBox include: an interactive DJ experience where guests can learn to DJ, sound-activated LEDs, speakers that bump, a VIP rooftop deck, interchangeable graphics for different Coca-Cola brands and marketing initiatives, and the ability to easily open up and close down at each event (this unit is a true transformer)!
The BoomBox brings the party and is the focal point wherever it goes… And since it’s fully solar-powered, it can go anywhere!
Specs & Modifications
- 20′ One-trip shipping container
- Roof-top deck with collapsible railings
- Custom 3D boom box elements: speakers, light-up equalizer, buttons, and a custom vinyl wrap
- Sound-activated LED lights
- Interactive DJ experience with DJ booth and high-end DJ equipment
- Numerous speakers and subs
- “Selfie room” with custom neon signs & green walls
- Interchangeable SEG graphics allow for different brands to “skin”/brand the unit
- Custom stairs and flooring
- Lighting, electrical, solar, and actuator systems – all with redundancies
- Interior and exterior black paint
- Removable railings, stairs, and walls
- Mechanical room w/ employee door
- (2) Awnings on actuators with solar-panels
- (2) fold-down decks
- 100% solar-powered with six (6) solar panels
- (3) massive batteries (the unit can run for an entire day on a full charge without the sun)
- Custom trailer that makes the unit easily moveable
Location
Fortunately, the first couple stops for the BoomBox were right in our backyard for some incredible concerts at one of the world’s most iconic music venues – Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
Currently, the BoomBox can be found traveling the country on the Coca-Cola BoomBox Tour, where it will stop at events, concerts, festivals, parties, and sporting events along the way. The BoomBox’s first tour will be a full west coast tour, making appearances in Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Be sure to check out the hashtag #cocacolaboomboxtour on all social media platforms to see where the unit currently is and where it is headed. Who knows, maybe it will pop up in your hometown next!
In regards to where the BoomBox is able to operate, the answer is simple… anywhere! Since the unit is fully solar-powered, there are no limitations to where the BoomBox can go.
Coca-Cola BoomBox at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado
Timeline
The timeline on this project was VERY aggressive. We spent about a month in pre-construction refining the design with the Coca-Cola team and creating detailed shop drawings. We only had ~7 weeks to build the unit (along with numerous other projects we had in production) in order to have it ready for multiple dates at Red Rocks and the start of the 2022 BoomBox Tour.
The ROXBOX team really came together to build this incredible shipping container experiential marketing unit in record time!
Project Development
Coca-Cola BoomBox conceptual renderings
Work in progress photos of the Coca-Cola BoomBox in ROXBOX's Denver facility
Completed project photos
If you are interested to learn more about the Coca-Cola BoomBox or any of our other container modification projects, like a custom container coffee shop, a conex dispensary, or more, please click here to contact our team.
Project Spotlight: Nokian Tyres Experiential Marketing Activation
Project Background
Nokian Tyres produces world-class tires for cars, trucks, buses, and heavy-duty equipment. Known for its winter tire collection, Nokian is the only tire manufacturer with its own permanent winter tire testing facility in the world. Every year, the Nokian North American marketing team travels to ski resorts across the United States and Canada showcasing these high-end winter tires to winter sport enthusiasts. Having used pop-up tents in past years, the Nokian team wanted to take their roadshow display to the next level. However, this would be no easy task, as the activation would have to be both functional in cold and snowy environments and durable enough to withstand the harsh winter conditions while activated at ski resorts and while being transported all over the continent.
Having seen and been inspired by the experiential marketing activation we built for Adidas Golf, the Nokian Tyres marketing team reached out to ROXBOX with the goal of emulating that design for their own experiential marketing needs. As a company that prides itself on sustainability, safety, and eco-friendliness across the entire life cycle of their products, partnering with ROXBOX and up-cycling a shipping container for their next big experiential marketing project fit Nokian’s values and culture perfectly.
Enter “Roxanne”, this custom container activation – a 20’ one-trip shipping container modified into a truly badass experiential marketing activation that the Nokian team will be able to use for years to come. As highlighted below in the specs & modifications section, the unit has all of the customizations and equipment the team needs to successfully showcase their tires at ski resorts, trade shows, and events across the country. From two fold-down stages and a collapsible rooftop deck to a custom trailer and Nokian signage/branding, the unit is a true transformer that is sure to draw crowds and stand out in a field of pop-up tents. The wooden cladding on the back and interior wall of the unit even matches Nokian’s U.S. headquarters (shown in the Specs & Modifications section below)!
Specs & Modifications
- Rooftop deck w/ collapsible railings
- Push-button fold-down side and end-cap decks w/ detachable railings
- Electrical, lights, TV, heaters, and fans
- Credenza and flooring
- Two-tone paint job to match Nokian’s brand colors
- Custom signage & branding
- Cladding (interior & exterior) to match their U.S. Headquarters facade
- Custom trailer w/ a custom skirt to hide the trailer once activated
- Stairs for side decks and the rooftop deck
- A true transformer – folds up for transport and opens up when deployed at any location
The unit's interior & exterior cladding matches the facade of Nokian's North American headquarters
Location
The activation is traveling with the Nokian Tyres North America roadshow team to ski resorts, events, and trade shows throughout the country. The activation first stopped at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vermont in December 2021 for the Homelight Killington Cup (the FIS Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup. The activation then stopped at Copper Mountain Colorado in late January for Copper’s annual Nokian Safety Fest. The unit was parked at the base of Copper Mountain’s main chair lift, where the Nokian team taught skiers and snowboarders about tire safety and showcased their world-class winter tires (two lucky winners even went home with a brand new set of winter tires that weekend). “Roxanne” is now headed to Mount Bachelor in Oregon and Snowbird Resort in Utah!
Nokian Tyres at Copper Mountain's annual Safety Fest
Timeline
Phase 1 (Design + Planning) for this project took about 3 weeks since the design is based on our “standard” 20’ experiential model. We worked collaboratively with Nokian to refine the standard model and to integrate their branding while incorporating some add-ons like the rooftop deck, cladding, and two-tone paint. Next we moved into Phase 2 (Shop Drawings + Quote) where we produced detailed shop drawings and the final quote for Nokian’s approval in ~4 weeks. We then dove into Phase 3 (Production + Construction) but encountered some supply chain issues for materials that forced us to adjust on-the-fly in order to meet the project’s timeline – can’t miss the first stop of the event tour! The production of “Roxanne” took ~7 weeks and produced one of the coolest single containers we’ve ever built. For this project, we implemented our Phase 5 (Tour Management & Logistics) to help coordinate delivery, film a set up and tear down instructional video for the Nokian marketing, sent out a team member to train Nokian’s team and help deploy the unit for the first time, and helped coordinate transportation to Copper for the second activation.
Project Development
Nokian Tyres napkin sketch
Nokian Tyres conceptual renderings
Work in progress photos of the unit in ROXBOX's Denver facility
Completed project photos
If you are interested to learn more about the Nokian Tyres Experiential Marketing activation or any of our other product lines of container modifications, click here to contact our team or visit our homepage for more custom shipping container structures.