Studio AVP

Project Area- 6200 sq.ft.

Client Brief:

With immediate expansion plan and a new machine shipment already enroute, the client recognized an urgent need to relocate their existing supply chain area. Having an open plot of land with an obsolete gas bank area in the company premises, the Client gave us a mandate to Design and Build a shed with a strict timeline of 4 months and an extremely limited budget.

Constraints: Timeline and Budget were the most important parameters at the outset. With the monsoon fast approaching, it was vital to select the construction technique while also adhering to restriction of movement in the company premises.

Concept: The site dimensions after leaving adequate margins for fire tender and material circulation allowed a 24m X 24m square area for construction. Considering all the parameters and challenges, 12m (40 feet) length Used Shipping Containers were an ideal choice. To create a seamless column free space inside, we decided to use Trussless Roofing System which spanned from container supports. The containers were duly strengthened to bear the dead loads and wind loads transferred by the roofing system. The inner sides of the containers were removed for seamless movement within, while some areas were transformed into office and toilet. The cut panels of the containers were reused on the gable ends which also features transparent sheets to allow natural light and reduce power consumption during daytime. This efficient use of Shipping Containers and Trussless Roofing System proved successful in delivering the project in the timeline of 4 months and a cost efficiency translating to a saving of approximately 30% than standard construction cost.