The Mechanics shops are separated from the rest of the complex in order to provide adequate circulation for the automobiles that will be entering the premises. Represented by the solid orange squares.
There will be three separate shops each housing their own specialized vocation ranging from engine repair and under carriage fabrication to body work and painting. The basic overall structure will be recreated for each application, however, the foundation for the under carriage facility will require a pit to be installed so that the mechanics are capable of working on the machines much easier. The following section shows the under carriage shop in detail.
The overall material palette for this particular prototype is rather industrial, including round tubular steel columns holding up a timber framed roof structure sheathed in galvanized corrugated steel paneling. As for the skin of the building, a grid pattern separates corrugated galvanized paneling from chain link creating an exceptional space for ventilation as well as natural lighting. Concrete masonry units are used for the exterior and interior wall base creating an stability factor in the overall design.
Regarding the interior of the structure; the plans are very basic. The is enough room for tool storage as well as equipment such as welding and cutting machines. A small office provides safe keeping for paper work and a place where the instructor/s are able to communicate with students and or clients.
