Cannabis

Maynard, MA | 7,300 SF | Caveney Architectural Collaborative 

After completing its first recreational cannabis dispensary with Vantage Builders in Dracut, GreenStar Herbals knew the firm was the right contractor for its newest location, in Maynard. Exposed duct work and a new, sleek design come together to create a warm yet modern atmosphere for employees and customers. Visitor’s eyes are immediately drawn to the centerpiece of the space – a newly constructed, stone-face gas fireplace, with an open seating area. The building required new MEP/FP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection) systems, including completely new electrical service, and extensive roof repairs. The Vantage team coordinated closely with GreenStar’s security vendor to install a new, high-end security system.

Framingham, MA | 3,100 SF | CME Architects

Nova Farms is the largest outdoor cannabis cultivator in Massachusetts. When the grower decided to expand its retail presence with a second dispensary, Nova turned to Vantage Builders. The Vantage team completely transformed a former pizza shop into a new, high-end retail outlet. The interior features intricate millwork, faux beams, custom wood cloud ceilings, live edge counters, and a stone and moss wall that all combine to create a unique design aesthetic. The building required significant work, including coring and infilling the existing slab, which had begun to degrade due to the building’s age. The team also replaced an existing rooftop unit and installed new ducting throughout the space.  Extensive sitework included restoring the existing parking lot, exterior lighting, a new exterior sprinkler system and privacy fencing.

Peterborough, NH | 4,500 SF | GJO Associates Architects

Vantage Builders completed a 4,500-square-foot expansion to Prime Alternative Treatment Centers’ therapeutic cannabis cultivation facility. The new expanded facility more than doubles Prime ATC’s therapeutic cannabis cultivation capacity and increased the company’s footprint in the building to more than 10,000 SF. The project included the construction of a mother, propagation and vegetation room, two flowering rooms, a drying room, trimming and bulk material storage room, and a decontamination room, where workers gown up prior to entering the grow areas, as well as significant electrical and HVAC work. Vantage installed a Dosatron fertigation system and a building management system (BMS) that allows the Prime ATC team to create the perfect environmental conditions for each individual room, including temperature ranges, light schedules, RH percentages, CO2 levels, and irrigation events.

Dracut, MA |13,000 SF | Caveney Archtectural Collaborative

GreenStar Herbals hired Vantage to build out its first recreational cannabis dispensary, located on the fourth floor of a former manufacturing building in Dracut. The building envelope was fully restored, utilizing existing brick, and the 100-year-old hardwood floors were reconditioned to a beautiful finish. The location features a secure reception area for customer check-in, a large space for customers to browse products and two relaxing seating sections, one with a fireplace. There is new millwork throughout, most notably in the point of sales counters and display cases. For GreenStar employees there are two small offices for administrative work, a break room and a locker area. The project included new electrical and HVAC systems, to ensure the proper care and storage of GreenStar’s products. Vantage added new entrances to the parking area, as well as an ADA-compliant ramp. The project was completed in a timeframe to meet GreenStar’s sales plans.

Brookline, MA | 3,500 SF | Caveney Architectural Collaborative

When Sanctuary Medicinals envisioned its Brookline cannabis dispensary, they knew they wanted it to be special. Not only would it be their largest dispensary to date, it would also set a design template for its future dispensaries, in both Massachusetts and across the United States. And the Sanctuary team knew right where to turn: Vantage Builders. Vantage had already completed four projects for Sanctuary: a cultivation facility in Littleton and three dispensaries in Gardner, Woburn, and Danvers. The bright and airy space includes a reception area, separate point of sales sections for recreational and medical use products, office space and secure storage. Vantage installed a pressed metal ceiling, faux wood beams and Tambura wood soffits in the POS area. Specialty lighting not only gives the space a modern feel, but also assists with customer flow by notifying customers when a sales consultant is available. Vantage reworked the existing HVAC system to be able to accommodate the increased demands of a dispensary setting, where specific temperatures and humidity levels are required. Sanctuary not only aims to provide high-quality cannabis products but also to be a good community neighbor. The upscale Brookline location also features an art gallery that will display works by underserved artists within the community.

Haverhill, MA | 4,124 SF | Caveney Architectural Collaborative

Full Harvest Moonz engaged Vantage Builders to open a recreational cannabis dispensary in Haverhill, MA. The exterior of the building had recently been renovated, but the interior space consisted of blank shell space. Vantage Builders came on early in the design process which allowed them to partner closely with Caveney Architectural Collaborative to develop a qualified team of engineers and subcontractors. The team completely overhauled the building interior which did not have any mechanical, electrical, or plumbing connections other than an existing rooftop unit. The ceilings were custom made of red oak, requiring close coordination and expert execution to ensure the proper installation of lighting, HVAC diffusers, and additional duct work without compromising the elaborate design. Customers are welcomed in a reception area featuring 20-foot ceilings and a point of sales area with high end finishes, including copper-hammered countertops and corrugated paneling. Intricate millwork featuring wooden barn doors, wainscoting, and a direct-vent gas fireplace tie together the modern but traditional atmosphere.  

Danvers, MA | 2,000 SF | Caveney Architectural Collaborative

Vantage Builders completed three cannabis dispensary facilities for Sanctuary Medicinals. The locations have a distinct style, featuring wood walls, specialty ceilings and faux wood beams that create a comfortable yet professional atmosphere. Security is of paramount importance to Sanctuary Medicinals so all areas are constantly monitored by cameras and certain sections can only be accessed by employees via security card scanners.

NOTE: Stock image. Due to the proprietary nature of Theory Wellness grow procedures, we are not allowed to show pictures from the facility.

Bridgewater, MA | 12,000 SF | BKA Architects

NOTE: Stock image. Due to the proprietary nature of Heal, Inc grow procedures, we are not allowed to show pictures from the facility.

Warren, MA | 115,000 SF | Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects