This is my last post of this series before the SSA Convention on March 13th at the National Harbor. If you plan to attend, I invite you to stop by my booth #136.
At the last Inside-Self-Storage Convention before the Pandemic I gave a lecture called: “Everything You Need to know about Self-Storage Construction.” I also wrote an article in the Inside Self-Storage Magazine in 2019 called “Everything you ever wanted to know about Self-Storage construction in 1,680 words”?https://lnkd.in/e7n6RrFM??Although it is a little dated, I give you good advice.
Let’s talk about design from my point of view.?
In my opinion, the typical new Self-Storage project is relatively easy to design because it is usually a warehouse built on a ten-foot by ten-foot grid with five-foot hallways.?The Self-Storage Industry has already created the basic design genre using exposed unit Doors and Hallways as a Signpost.?What differentiates one project from another is usually the type and color of the exterior materials, and even those choices are often influenced by the design requirements of local governing agencies. As an Architect and designer, I always aim to create an economical and visually appealing product using the basic building structure. I call any additional design elements "jewelry" (Wall volume extensions, metal awnings, etc.) and use them to give each structure some character. While this "jewelry" comes at a cost, I always strive to balance that against the desired tenant emotional response required by my client. Currently, I am experimenting with wood-grained metal panels and plastic-laminated steel in my new designs. While I prefer EIFS for its ability to create reveals, I tecently faced pushback from a community that wanted real stucco. When it comes to Self-Storage projects, I prioritize the four "C"s: Client, Cost, Codes, and Community.
H. Edward Goldberg AIA, NCARB
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6 个月Thank you for educating us. Is CRI related to colour temperature?