FAQ
Please see below for our frequently asked questions that covers all topics from booking info, local recommendations, production questions, etc. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us.
Venue basics:
Q: Is it possible to get a video of the place?
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: I was wondering because Massachusetts is opening if the capacity for this space will also be increasing back to 75 again?
A: Yes.
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).
Technology:
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.
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
For Production:
Q: If we film here, in order to issue a certificate of insurance, we need the following 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.