Somerville Modular Multifamily
Vestis partnered with Reframe Systems to engineer and manufacture prefabricated aluminum balconies for a modular multi-family development in Somerville, Massachusetts — brought in early to align balcony design with architectural intent and modular construction efficiency.
Products used:
Building type
apartment
Total project size
prefabricated aluminum balconies
Project duration
Project overview
Vestis Manufacturing partnered with Reframe Systems, a modular manufacturer, to deliver prefabricated aluminum balconies for a modular multi-family development in Somerville, Massachusetts. Engaged early in the design process, Vestis worked alongside Reframe and the project architect to develop a balcony system that preserved the architectural vision while supporting the efficiency and repeatability modular construction requires.
Client
Reframe Systems
Location
Somerville, Massachusetts (Northeast)
Project Date
Building Type
apartment
Products used
Prefabricated Aluminum Balconies
How Vestis delivered this project
See how our team collaborated with architects and contractors to solve project constraints, deliver engineered solutions, and complete installation successfully.
Early Collaboration. Better Outcomes.
Modular construction depends on precision, coordination, and making the right decisions early. For this modular multi-family project in Somerville, Massachusetts, Reframe Systems engaged Vestis Manufacturing early in the design process, giving the project team access to Vestis' balcony design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise from design through installation.
- Reframe Systems engaged Vestis early in the design process
- Access to design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise from day one
- Close collaboration with Reframe and the project architect
- Goal: deliver a quality project on time and on budget
Engineering the Design Intent
Every project has unique requirements. The challenge is accommodating those requirements without introducing unnecessary complexity. One example on the Somerville project was the railing design, where the architectural intent required a modified configuration that differed from Vestis' typical railing system.
- Architectural intent called for a modified railing configuration
- Differed from Vestis' typical/standard railing system
- Needed to preserve appearance without going fully custom
- Balance: customize where it creates value, standardize where it creates efficiency
Lean Manufacturing Built for Modular Construction
Rather than creating an entirely custom system, Vestis' design team developed a solution that achieved the desired appearance while maintaining proven, standardized construction techniques, supported by a lean manufacturing process built to eliminate unnecessary steps and continuously improve production. Vestis remained engaged throughout design, engineering, production, coordination, delivery, and installation.
- Design team built a solution using standardized construction techniques
- Lean manufacturing process reduces waste and improves repeatability
- Standardized methods kept flexibility for project-specific requirements
- Continuous involvement from design through installation
Built Around Customer Success
Early engagement combined with Vestis' design expertise, lean manufacturing process, and project support helped Reframe maintain the schedule, budget, quality, and architectural intent of the project, giving Reframe a balcony partner focused on one outcome: making their project successful.
- Schedule maintained
- Budget maintained
- Quality maintained
- Architectural intent preserved
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Products used on this project
Architectural canopy and sunshade systems engineered, fabricated, and supplied by Vestis to meet the project’s structural requirements, design intent, and installation schedule.
Bolt-On Balcony
Vestis Decklets are a complete prefabricated aluminum bolt-on balcony system for multi-family housing, hotels, and commercial developments. Customizable by powder coat color, balcony projection, fascia type, and width, each unit features high-quality Trex composite decking with an optional composite water-shedding system that directs water away without a secondary underdeck. Engineered from extruded aluminum for superior
View ProductModular Manufacturer
Reframe Systems is a modular manufacturer that engaged Vestis early in the design process for its Somerville, Massachusetts multi-family development, relying on Vestis' balcony design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise from design through installation.
Bolt-on balconyModular Construction
Modular multi-family development requiring prefabricated components engineered for speed, repeatability, and field-ready installation.
Modular Multi-Family, Somerville MA
A modular multi-family development where balcony design needed to align with module fabrication, integrate with early-stage architectural intent, and support a tight, predictable construction schedule.
What Reframe Needed
- · Hold the project schedule
- · Stay within budget
- · Maintain manufacturing quality
- · Preserve architectural intent
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