New operations building
Number of Modulars: 10
Building Size: 60' x 117'- 6"
Total Square Footage: 7,200
Days to Complete Project: 75
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The Client:
Gulfport was first established as an Advanced Base Depot on June 2, 1942 in Gulfport.
The first Seabees were civilian construction workers who enlisted early in World
War II to continue building for the Navy in the Pacific Theater and in Europe. The
Naval Authority current mission at Gulfport is to prepare for and support all facets
of the mobilization of construction forces, including reserve units. The Center
is also responsible for preservation and storage of war reserves including construction
equipment and materials. The client needed a new operations building
that would serve as the nerve center for the entire site.
The Solution:
A 7,200 square foot building was designed and constructed by M Space to
compliment the existing structures on the Naval Authority site. The exterior is
finished with Smart Panel. This new operations building is the nerve center of the
entire site. Standard size 12' x 60' modulars were used. Each perimeter office has
exterior operable windows allowing for natural lighting and fresh air. The center
core consists of the restrooms and a large open area accommodating movable
cubicles.
The interior consists of gypsum walls that were taped and painted on site. The
acoustical ceiling and T-bar grid system support the four tube recessed lighting
throughout the center. The wall mounted HVAC system incorporates zoned
thermostats. The interior floor finish has a commercial grade 26 ounce carpet and
VCT tile runs throughout the entire building.
Technical Innovation:
The use of standard size modulars to meet the space requirement of the Authority
while providing an affordable alternative to site built construction was key in
their decision to proceed with the modular approach. The ability to occupy the
building in half the time when compared to site built methods was also taken
into consideration.
Cost Effectiveness/Energy Efficiency:
Energy efficiency was a key concern during the design process. Based upon the
amount of partitioning within the building, maintaining a consistent environment
was critical to the comfort of its occupants. This concern was addressed by creating
a "Zoned T-Stat System". This system consists of eight programmable T-Stats
which were programmed on a rotating basis in accordance to the exposure of the
building.
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