XMBLY - Revolution at Assembly Row
329 homes · Complete · Assembly Square, Somerville.
Totaling eight levels and approximately 343,630 SF, Alta XMBLY accommodates 329 residential units. Five levels of residential use sit above a three-story concrete podium. The podium supports retail, active uses and parking at the ground level, parking and back-of-house functions at level 2, and residential use at level 3. This building is consistent with the “Block Building” typology per the proposed Somerville Zoning Ordinance. Two lobbies support the activation of the ground level; the main lobby is located to serve as a “gateway” opportunity at the corner of Grand Union Boulevard and Revolution Drive, while the secondary lobby faces internal to the Site activating the corner of “Roads K and L”. A 2,700 SF retail/active space will anchor the corner of Grand Union Boulevard and “Road L”, a 4,489 SF retail space is provided on “Road K”, a 3,044 SF retail space is provided at the corner of “Road K” and Revolution Drive, and 412 SF bike room on Revolution Drive. Further activation along “Road K” (facing the central open space) is provided through the positioning of five (5) residential town house units with direct access to the sidewalk. The primary parking and loading entrances will be positioned along “Road L”. Parking will be provided at the ground level as well as Level 2 to support approximately 188 vehicles.