FAQ
Q: Would it be possible for us to view the space?
A: Yes of course! Please contact me at 857 498 1918 to make an appointment for showing the space and help us understand how to facilitate your event.
Q: What are the dimensions?
A: 2,000 square-foot interior space, with 12' ceiling height. 1,000 square feet garden space.
Q: What’s the size of the rectangular concrete table?
A: 120" Table Overall: 120"L x 40¼"W x 30"H.
Q: What staff is provided by BUILT on the day of my event?
A: A facilities manager will provide you with access to the space the morning of your event and troubleshoot any infrastructural issues that may arise. (Heating/cooling, electrical, projecting).
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Technology:
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Q: Wondering if your space has AC?
A: We do have a state of art central air AC system. The building was gut renovated 3 years ago.
Q: Is there a speaker system in the outdoor area, or a way that folks have done it in the past?
A: We have a portable Bose speaker that can be brought to the garden. There are outlets in the garden and inside the building.
Q: Does the WIFI work on the patio? Would you happen to know if it's strong enough for a video call on the patio?
A: We have WiFi in the garden area. It will be good for a video call.
Parking:
Q: Where is the best place to park and for the caterer to park to unload our items for the shower?
A: It is on street parking. There are many non-metered parking spots across the street. On concord avenue/huron avenue, there are a lot of spaces for free all day parking. See the link to the parking map.
On Sunday, you can park anywhere - even with a resident permit area. We have a map for your parking.
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Recommendations:
Q: Can you please send me the catering vendors that you know?
A: If you want to have breakfast and coffees:
We have house coffee ground fresh and brewed with milk and sugar on the side. But if you want to order from outside with fresh bakery and pastry, Hirise Bakery is a very good boutique bakery. La Saison is also very good. The owner of La Saison used to be a bakery chef at Flour. They deliver big boxes of coffee as well. However our coffee is good enough. I can get good beans to brew, or I can get espresso.
These two bakeries above that are on our block or a few blocks away.
Hi Rise Bread - homemade breads, pastries & sandwiches at this snug sun-lit counter-serve bakery.
Address: 208 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Mon- Frid 8am -7pm
Sat 830am-5pm
Sun 830am-4pm
Phone: (617) 876-8766
https://www.hi-risebread.com/home
La Saison - wide selection of daily baked bread loaves, cakes, and sweet treats as well as fine hand-made chocolates.
Address: 407 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Mon-Tues CLOSED
Wed-Sun 8am-4pm
https://www.lasaison-bakery.com/
Zinnken’s- Build your own Belgian Waffles
​​Address: 1154 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Formaggio Kitchen - Artisan Cheese, Charcuterie, Bean-to-Bar Chocolate and a World of Specialty Food Imports
Address: 358 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Mon-Frid 9am-7pm
Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 10am-4pm
Tatulla - local and seasonally inspired ingredients
Address: 377 Walden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Wed - Sun 5p–9p
Phone: (617) 714-5584
https://www.talullacambridge.com/private-events
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For Production:
Q: If we film here, in order to issue a certificate of insurance, we need more legal information.
A: Our legal name: HIIVE LLC
DBA is non applicable
Mailing address: 281 Concord avenue in Cambridge, MA
email address: cwang@shengen-cpa.com
My phone: 857 498 1918
Q: Is there natural light?
A: Large (almost floor to ceiling) windows in the front of the building create an abundance of light.
Q: How can the natural light be controlled?
A: We have roll-up shades to control the sunlight.
Q: Describe the lighting in your space
A: -The kitchen area has an option of bright light and warm light from the pendants above the island.
- The garden has sunny and shady areas depending on the time of day.
Q: Does your space have soundproofing?
A: Yes.
Q: Describe the ambient noise in your space
A: Majority of the time it is quiet. Occasionally, mild traffic noise can be heard in the front of the building.
Q: Any noise from appliances or AC?
A: Extremely low. Just like white noise.
Q: Describe how equipment can be loaded into the space
A: Our building is on the street level with no stairs at all. Everything is on one floor with no obstruction.
Q: Is there a separate room for crew & talent?
A: Yes.
Q: Can the exterior of the building be filmed or photographed?
A: Yes.
Q: Describe the electrical system of your space
A: Our circuit breaker is in the basement, easy to access. The building is new construction. It was designed as a coworking space before, so there are plenty of outlets.
Q: Can furniture be removed from the building?
A: Please ask us before moving any major furniture.
Q: Can smoke machines be used?
A: No.