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Architecture,

Interiors & Brand Design

for Food & Beverage

Soledad Container Village

The City of Soledad in California's Monterey County embarked on a mission to rejuvenate its downtown area, focusing on a vacant parcel at the city's core. Collaborating with Crafted Destinations, ELS Architecture and Urban Design, and PGAdesign landscape architects, the goal was to conceptualize a shipping container village with several designs.

The containers were strategically arranged in a linear village organization, activating the site with a mix of food & beverage, entertainment, and retail venues. Crafted Destinations, known for its extensive knowledge of shipping container design for retail food service, played a crucial role in shaping the selected design. This design not only created an inviting destination for local residents but also aimed to attract passersby on nearby Highway 101, becoming a focal point for the community.

The vision involved vertically positioning forty-foot shipping containers on end, forming a distinctive beacon to enhance the site's visibility and serve as a catalyst for the city's identity within a broader placemaking initiative. Bryan Swanson, Soledad's Economic Development Director, emphasized the community's desire for a versatile space catering to families, couples of all ages, and individuals seeking a welcoming environment to gather, relax, and enjoy various amenities.

Ultimately, the design achieved this purpose, poised to breathe new life into the city center and establish itself as a pivotal element in Soledad's civic identity.

PROJECT EXPERTISE:
  • Container Architecture

  • Food Service Planning

  • Retail Design

  • Spatial Programming

  • Kitchen Layout/Equipment

  • Lighting Design

  • Exterior Placemaking

  • Visualization

  • Financial Planning & Proforma

FEATURED PROJECTS:

Canyon Club

Wine Me Up Social

Nepalese Bistro Restaurant

Federation Brewing

Soledad Container Village

Offset Coffee

Lamppost Pizza & Brewery

Half Moon Bay Brewing

Park Meadows Restaurant & Brewery

Wicked Kettle Kafe

Hansen Estate Winery

American Fresh Brewhouse

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