CHAPTER THREE

3.00 CASE STUDY 1

3.10 INRODUCTION

PROJECT NAME: SCOA MOTORS

Plate 1 LOCATION: Apapa Oshodi Express Way CLIENT CONSULTANT: Unknown PROJECT COST: Unknown

CONTRACTOR: Unknown

FUNCTION: It is one of the leading Automobile Companies in Nigeria specializes in the distribution and service of a wide range of Vehicles and Buses.

TIME BUILT: Unknown

3.20 PLANNING CRITERIA

1. CIRCULATION PATTERN: The circulation within and around the automobile workshop allow for free flow movement

II FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan concept is such that the administrative section is to the front while the workshop/service section is located in the rear

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III FACILITIES AND SERVICES: The facilities provided include, work bay, repair shop, wash shed, tools and spare part store, heating and compressor room, conference room, conveniences reception and display/showroom.

IV HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPACE: The main organization of space in SCOA motor workshop is basically horizontal while the administrative area is both horizontal and vertical.

3.30 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

The structural support system of SCOA motors lies within the use of portal frame structure in a modular form.

3.40 BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

Material used in SCOA motors are the steel portal frame as structural element , Aluminium cladding for the workshop wall while block wall is used in the administrative area, except for the faade where curtain wall is used. However, the roofing material is both concrete nigerite sheet and Aluminium sheet on the administrative building and the workshop respectively. Opening/glazing of SCOA mostly are fully opened and glazed to admit light and air into the building.

3.50 BUILDING SERVICES

The general installed devices of the electrical gadget and fittings such as air condition are evident within and around the SCOA motor administrative area. Moreover, there are evident of some mechanical gadgets and device that are notice during my visit and has the time of collecting data.

3.60 APPRAISALS

MERITS

1. Good circulation pattern. 2. Well spaced and functional courtyard. 3. Well position administrative building. 4. Good position of exit and entry. 5. Well orientated building.

DEMERITS

1. Misuse of functional space

3.20 CASE STUDY 2

3.2.0 INRODUCTION

PROJECT NAME: Automobile workshop of Ministry of Education, Yobe state., LOCATION: Ministry of Education, Yobe state CLIENT CONSULTANT: ArchyCson Emporium Project PROJECT COST: Unknown

CONTRACTOR: Unknown

FUNCTION: It is one of the educative automobile workshop that engaged in training student of mechanical Engineering on the repair and service of a wide range of Vehicles .

TIME BUILT: Unknown

3.30 PLANNING CRITERIA

1. CIRCULATION PATTERN: The circulation within and around the automobile workshop allow for free flow movement

II FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan concept is such that the Educative section is to the front while the workshop/service section is located in the rear.

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III FACILITIES AND SERVICES: The facilities provided include, work bay, repair shop, lecture room, tools and spare part store.

IV HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPACE: The main organization of space is basically horizontal.

3.30 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

The structural system is a frame system.

3.40 BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

Material used in Automobile workshop of Ministry of Education, Yobe state are the steel frame as structural element , Aluminium cladding for the workshop wall. However, the roofing material is Aluminium sheet on the workshop. Opening/glazing of Automobile workshop of Ministry of Education, Yobe state mostly are wide opened and glazed to admit light and air into the building.

3.50 BUILDING SERVICES

The general installed devices of the electrical gadget and fittings. Moreover, there are evident of some mechanical gadgets and device that are notice during my visit and has the time of collecting data.

3.60 APPRAISALS

MERITS

I. II. III.

Good position of exit and entry Good circulation pattern. Well orientated building.

DEMERITS

I. II.

Spaces are too clumsy. Few automobile workshops are provided.

3.00 CASE STUDY 3

3.10 INRODUCTION

PROJECT NAME: Mileage Master Automotive

Plate 2: LOCATION: Unknown CLIENT CONSULTANT: Unknown PROJECT COST: Unknown

CONTRACTOR: Unknown

FUNCTION: Mileage Master Automotive is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repairs center in the Melvindale, MI 48122 area, specializing in Car Care Services, General Services, Undercar Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Services, Transmission, Electronic Services, Internal Engine Services, Heavy-Duty Services and Miscellaneous Services.

TIME BUILT: since 1992

3.20 PLANNING CRITERIA

1. CIRCULATION PATTERN: The circulation within and around the automobile workshop allow for free flow movement

II FLOOR PLAN: The floor plan concept is such that the administrative section is to the left of the plan while the workshop/service section is located on the right as evident in the faade picture.

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sIII FACILITIES AND SERVICES: The facilities provided include, work bay, repair shop, wash shed, tools and spare part store, heating and compressor room, conveniences.

IV HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ORGANIZATION OF SPACE: The main organization of space in Mileage Master Automotive workshop is basically horizontal.

3.30 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

The structural support system of Mileage Master Automotive lies within the use of portal frame structure in a modular form as evident in the picture.

3.40 BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION

Material used in are Mileage Master Automotive the steel portal frame as structural element , Aluminium cladding for the workshop and the administrative area wall. However, the roofing material is Aluminium sheet on the administrative building and the workshop respectively. Opening/glazing of Mileage Master Automotive limitedly opened and glazed to admit light and air into the building.

3.50 BUILDING SERVICES

The general installed devices of the electrical gadget and fittings such as air condition are evident within and around the Mileage Master Automotive administrative area. Moreover, there are evident of some mechanical gadgets and device that are notice from the picture has at the time of collecting these data.

3.60 APPRAISALS

MERITS

1. Good circulation pattern. 2. Well position administrative building. 3. Good position of exit and entry. 4. Well orientated building.

DEMERITS