Humaniti Sales Complex
Additional Info
Award Winner : Corner Cast Construction Inc.
Architectural Excellence : Corner Cast manufactured & installed this modular complex of 4 x 45' shipping containers in spring of 2018 in Montreal, Quebec. The complex boasts a high end architectural finish, hardwood & black marble flooring, two sun decks and large glass facades. The client elected to keep the steel exterior to create a juxtaposition between the industrial container & the high end interior finish. This sales office is representative of the overall look and feel of the Humaniti development which will boast a hotel, commercial & retail space, as well as a large condo complex.
The layout is split into two sections with the downstairs being the reception, sales area, mechanical room & staircase, and the upper 2 modules were a high end showroom to demonstrate the project to potential clients & collaborators.
This modular complex is currently functioning as the central hub of activity prior to the completion of the development until it will be reused at the end of the project.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : By completing 95% of the building inside the factory we were able to ensure an extremely cost effective & timely on site installation.
Design Firm Name : Maurice Martel Architect
Green Building Description : All shipping containers used in this project were used in shipping prior to converting the units into this high end complex. Although there are visible imperfections in the corrugated steel we were able to convince the client of the value in recycling the steel.
The complex was also designed to use natural light for heating & comfort within the units through its orientation & use of window facades on all sides. The insulation level of R-30 surpassed local code requirements in order to ensure thermal comfort & low operational costs.
All lighting is high efficiency LED, the windows were all zone D certified & ventilation systems are energy star rated.
The containers will also enjoy a "third life", when the project will become a residential single family home in 2020 when the development is complete.
Occupied Date : 4/20/2018
Owner Firm Name : Cogir Developments
Production Start Date : 1/15/2018
Project Location City : Montreal
Project Location State Name : Quebec
Technical Innovation : All units were built within the factory in Montreal & transported to site in mid April, 2018.
The installation of the complex was done over a 100 foot excavated pit which created many challenges on site.
A steel support structure was manufactured & installed to support the modules which protruded 10' over the cliff. This created additional risk for all work being done as all personnel needed to be harnessed & protected
The modules are cantilevered over on two floors for architectural effect & usage of balconies, which meant all openings needed to line up perfectly on site which was a challenge with the modular staircase being built directly into the first floor shipping container.
Total Square Feet : 1440