Awards

2003 Award of Distinction/Honourable Mention
Permanent - Retail or Hospitality, Under 2000 sq ft
Convenience Store
Brampton, Ontario
Square Feet: 1590
Time to Completion: 69 days

Building Details

A. Architectural Excellence
All modular stores for this client are a precise duplication of their site built standards. Module sizes, therefore, are not all uniform, and splits are made to accommodate the locations of store features and fixtures. This particular store had to meet stringent finish requirements set by city for the location. The stucco exterior finish was applied in two tones, complimented by red accent bands and a custom designed black mansard roof created out of prefinished metals. NRB manufactured the mansard in house. Floor to ceiling glazing allow full viewing of the store interior from outside; and of the pump islands from inside. Finishes inside include drywall, taped, filled and painted with the owners custom colors; ceramic floors; suspended ceilings and completely customized millwork for their coffee and product sales.

B. Technical Innovation
The building is created with structural steel and prepoured concrete floors, replacing the typical 'slab on grade' of conventional construction. Built in lifting eyes allow the units to be picked off the trucks without slings and spreaders for placement on foundations. Access holes in the floors in specific locations allow the services to enter the building so that a complete crawlspace below is unnecessary, and the building sits at grade level.

C. Cost Effectiveness/Energy Efficiency
The building was built ahead of final permits being in place so that once the building permit was issued, the store was ready to go to the site. Time to market is critical in this industry. This client also receives volume discount pricing by allowing some stores to be built during the winter months (good for NRB production) so they are ready to go in the spring.