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I am pleased to introduce
myself and my firm to those of you whom I have not had the pleasure of meeting.
We are the creative people to call when you are considering a site, planning a new facility, creating a new brand or simply upgrading a current self storage location. Our track record of design services to many of the big names and independents in the industry is unsurpassed. Please enjoy the design-focussed articles that I have included in this newsletter. Never hesitate to contact me directly at 248.425.1092. I have developed a method of service for you that is "no-fuss", economical, yet strongly creative to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.
Successful municipal approvals and the pursuant success of the facility is my personal primary objective.
Best Regards,
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Visualizing the Concept
It is quick and easy to get a preview of the facility that you are thinking of. This is a computer model of a multistory climate controlled building, flanked by rows of drive-ups. Municipalities and investors prefer multiple views, colors and materials to make good decisions. We have the specialized software and skills to put a concept in your hands literally overnight if that's what it takes.
As the project gets closer to reality, so do our illustrations. The "artwork" is the foundation for the working plans and refinement continues until the building is complete.
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Meaningful Feasibility
 As Self Storage experts, we find too often that owners depend on feasibilities and market studies that overlook design and configuration. Self storage is often excluded by zoning and therefore good candidate parcels are skipped over by developers. Limits on size, parking and drive up units also tend to steer developers wrong. We find that creative negotiating leads to facilities in places where they are excluded and more often, it leads to sites that are not underutilized.
For example, a three story storage facility can easily look like a two story, but it takes a delicate discussion and often a concept drawing to sway the municipality. This is a simple example of why the designer must be involved while in the early stages of determining a site's capacity.
Together with our clients, we take the team approach with the realtor, civil engineer, market analyst and city planners. This method leads to better decision making and better facilities for the community and the owner.
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Our Mutual Goal
At Designhaus, we understand the risk involved with developing real estate and we appreciate your entrepreneurship. Our input, early on in the process, can help you succeed and help us better understand your objectives. Let's work together.
301 Walnut Boulevard
Rochester, Michigan 48307
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Conversion Project: Formerly "Comp USA", now a 2 level climate controlled facility with a truck rental |
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Designer's Corner
Mike Pizzola, Site and Landscape Specialist, is a major asset to our team at Designhaus. He has over a decade of site design and coordination experience. As a part of the design team, the goals of the architect are always integral to the goals of the site planning. Intricate regulations concerning water management, setbacks, road construction, site lighting and landscaping can give a good idea many headaches. Mike's time "on the boards" keeps the vision of the development moving on the right path and more importantly unimpeded by costly design changes. |
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MEET DESIGNHAUS AT THE OCTOBER SELF STORAGE EXPO!
OCT. 5-8, 2009 GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Designhaus Self Storage design team will be exhibiting at the Convention. Please stop by our booth and give us a few moments to introduce ourselves and our services. You can find out more about the event by clicking here. |
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