Project: Auto Showroom and Maintenance Workshop

Design III spring 2012

Project: Auto showroom and maintenance workshop

Location: Nizwa /Farq

Design a single story building (with mezzanine if needed) of mixed use of :(commercial and light industrial). The task is

To match such building with the surrounding context, with the consideration .1 .of the local identity and the modern visual elements

.To maintain easy and smooth access and internal circulation .2

.To reflect the brand identity and the quality of the provided service .3

To achieve this, students should be familiar with the use of mixed construction systems of RCC columns and beams with steel structure medium span of 20-25m, the use of different types of cladding (metal, stone, marble ...etc.) and the use of sun breakers, curtain walls, UV shades and profile sheets ;Requirements Showroom to accommodate 20 cars (800-1000)m2 .1 Administration section .A

Manager's office (15-20)m2 .i

Accountant (10-12)m2 .ii

Records (20)m2 .iii

Pantry (20-25)m2 .iv

.W.C .v

Sails executives (2) (14-16)m2 .vi

Spare parts outlet with store (40)m2 .vii

Reception and waiting area (30-40)m2 .B

Outdoor show area for used cars (500)m2 .C

(Service and maintenance workshop ( 20 cars at the time .2

Reception and customer care with waiting area (40)m2.A

Accountant (10-12)m2.B

Workshops.C

Tires workshop (30X2)+ (30X2) 120m2 .i Electrical and A/C (30X2)+ (30X2) 120m2 .ii

Mechanical (30X2)+ (30X2) 120m2 .iii

Body and paint (30X2)+ (30X2) 120m2 .iv

Washing (30X2)+ (30X2) 120m2 .v

Delivery area + movement 600m2 .vi

Stores 150-200m2.vii

Technical staff changing room with bath and dining (50 person)100m2.D

Security and control room. 10m2.E