Exclusive Living-Complex for Sale

Comprising of 252 Spaceboxes

- Fast arrangement and take down through module-construction
- Very comfortable living-conditions
- Large windows

Each unit consists of 45 spaceboxes for living and 3 space-boxes for technical equipment, making together 48 space-boxes per unit. All technical equipment is included, like heater, boiler, shielded electric cables, radiators. Also included are bathroom furnishings, like WC, bath-tube, sink, cupboards, etc. The boxes were bought between December 2005 and July 2006. They are nearly new and they have been taken good care of.

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Here you see the first two new buildings of the new building complex on the MERU/MUM Site in Vlodrop, Netherlands.
The buildings consist of prefab living units, called spaceboxes. Spaceboxes are a new concept with smart and refreshing outer architectural appearance.

They are developed for semi-permanent housing by Holland Composites Industrials B.V. and are specially designed for students but are also very suitable for other groups.
In Holland over 600 units have been produced for example for three famous universities like the University of Utrecht, Eindhoven and Amersfoort.

The students feel very comfortable and like living in their space boxes very very much.
Spaceboxes provide a very fast solution for temporary or longer term housing shortages.
Spaceboxes are completely prefabricated.

They are made of high quality composite materials which results in leightweight boxes with a characteristic look.
In our case changes to the inside layout have been done by ourselves and were incooperated by Holland Composites, so that two Spaceboxes had to be interconnected with each other.
It is possible to construct double or triple room apartments with individual units. Each room could then be given separate functions.

Specifications:

The room height of each spacebox inside is 8.5 feet,which is about 2,6m.
The room width is 9.25 feet ,which is about 2.82m.
The room length is 20.8 feet ,which is about 6.34 m .
Total length of each building is 90.8 feet which is about 27.70m
Total width is 49.4 feet, which is about 15,07 m
Total height is 30.4 feet, which is about 9.25 m

Our suite consisting of two spaceboxes has now in total 387,5 sqf.,
which is about 36 sqm.

Cladding and roof systems can finally be fitted on corridors and stairways in order to achieve enclosed waterproof access areas.
The individual prefabricated units which can be stacked and configured, maximum three levels high will suit any plot size.
Prefabricated, hot dipped galvanized steel corridors and stairways are part of the concept and make the units accessible.
Spaceboxes are being placed on frames, about 70 cm high off the ground. With these elements it is possible to build the units into virtually any configuration.

These spaceboxes are a light cream colour with white windows and white doors.
The interior can be fitted to suit everybody's requirements. Our requirements were to give a good comfortable space for a nice living room, bed room and bathroom. Therefore, as already said, we decided to connect two spaceboxes together and form one suite.

Every Suite has ist own boiler and heater.
The spaceboxes meet all relevant safety requirements. The materials have been tested intensively with regards to fire properties. An official and independent institute concluded that the spaceboxes meet all fire requirements. Naturally fire alarms and escape routes are included. The concept is engineered to meet extreme situations, intensive use and many repositionings. They conform to all building requirements.

Spaceboxes can be used for many different purposes and can be appointed to meet everybody’s requirements. Complete turn-key even with furniture is possible.
Mobility is guaranteed with them.

Profitability of semi-permanent projects often depends on replacement costs. The exploitation of each housing project has to be interesting. Spaceboxes are specially designed to be cost-effective throughout their lifetime.
They are lightweight units, which can be easily placed on minimal foundations (transporatbe concrete plates 6,5 feet by 6.5 feet or 2.00m x 2.00 m, )
Utility services are placed over-ground, through the frames, underneath the boxes, within insulated canals.
Ground preparation is therefore reduced to an absolute minimum.
They are equipped with plug and play fittings so installation is very easy and fast. This means, that the transfer of units to other locations is possible at minimal additional costs.

As well as their unique look and technical innovations, they give a high level of comfort to the residents. The large windows provide high levels of natural light and because of their characteristic shape don't resemble any other temporary housing units. You don't feel closed in, like some other container-like units.

The special sandwich construction gives the spacebox good humidity and temperature regulation.
Heat and sound insulation are both very good, because of the spacing between each unit.

For more inquiries, please contact:

architect Christian Schweizer at:

architect Rolf Kiupel at:

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