2.1.2.2 Workshop-Facades

Mercedes-BenzPrivate and commercial vehicle sales formatsSpecifications and standardsRegulation Details and Design SystemWorkshop private and commercialvehicle2.12.1.22.1.2..2Status December 20012 ArchitekturFaçades04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenterThe facades of the workshops are visually significant elements which give a uniform appearance spanning the formats. In addition to the optical adaptation of the showrooms they should convey a certain neutrality so as to be applicable in the multi-brand service. Workshops are executed in the following combinations:o workshops with Mercedes-Benz or multi- brand services connected toMercedes-Benz showroomso workshops with Mercedes-Benz or company‘s multi-brand service asseparate service stations with a comparatively small customer zoneThe regulation details of the facades fix the uniform appearance befitting these platforms, whichare technically and functionally stressed.It is valid for a wide and at first sight heterogeneous spectrum of different facade versions which support the individual economic situation of the company and accommodate regional climatic influences:o Glass facades strongly compliant with the appearance of the showroomo Sheet metal facades with facade roof lights as a visual separation from theroofso Sheet metal facades with smoothed upper plates as a minimal separationfrom the roof.All three versions are suited in their appearance to the optical characteristics of the showrooms and the customer zones. They are recognisable due to the visual significance of other elements – thoseof the structure – and due to the proportions.The design system secures the utmost accordance of the appearance of the facades within thewide range of facade versions (see above), functional types (private vehicle workshops, commercial vehicle workshops and private vehicle service boxes) and height variants.The harmony of fixed regulatory details and the flexible spectrum of the design system affords ahigh level of recognisabilty in the different sizes and types of workshops, regional climates and building regulations. It prevents to a high degree faults in the proportioning of the detailed implementation.1/2 Mercedes-Benz Private and commercial vehicle-sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regulation details and design system -Workshop-Façades The materials of the façades emphasize the functionally and technically stressed appearance for all versions. The fixed constructions are economically obtainable world-wide.The three main features are:o Glass in an aluminium post and bar construction or rather in standard aluminium profiles in the window strips of the sheet facadeso corrugated aluminium sheets, horizontally structured with steel cassettes.o Separation of the roof from the facade by glass or strips of smoothed upper plates.The application of the façade system includes the following functional areas :o Separate personal car and van workshop and express serviceo Commercial veh. and bus workshop with possibly integrated privatevehicle/ van workshop and van service boxeso Separate private vehicle and van service boxesContents:The design system:page 3 - 4Grid private vehicle / van workshoppage 5 - 6Grid commercial vehicle/ bus workshoppage 7 - 8Grid private vehicle/ van service boxesThe regulatory details:page 9-12Glass façades - types and detailspage 13-16Sheet façades with skylight – types and detailspage 17-20Sheet façades - types and detailspage 21-22Wall panels in glass façadespage 23Sheet façades on exterior fire wallspage 24 Sun protectionpage 25-26Integration of MB typescript cassettesFacade types - Examples:page 27-30Private vehicle / Van workshop all sorts of material poss.page 31-34 Commercial veh. / bus workshop all types of material poss.ObjectivesDesign principlesIn the graphic design the façade grid for the private and commercial vehicle workshops is shown independent of materials. The main grid fixes identical features for the three options for materials (glass, sheet metal with roof lights, sheet metal without roof lights) which are described in the section “ Regulatory details“ .o The main grid for the facades of the private and commercial vehicle workshops is identical to that of the supporting framework. It has individualfeatures resulting from the individual function : the main entrance gate issituated in the traversal section of the garage, the long side is fitted withbalustrades of limited expanse, windows, optional escape exits and sidegates.o The main gate is in the middle axis of the workshop. The height of the gate is suited for commercial vehicles to enter the workshop for assembly work.The gate has fixed dimensions between axes of 4.00m width and 4.38mheight and a fixed clearance of 3.80m width and 4.30m height. The side gate in the long side of the workshop may be 0.60m less wide due to thesupporting framework. On both sides of the gates, sections of 1.00m widthare intended to be fitted with doors.o The sections of the façade free of gates and doors are fitted with a socle of0.10m height which is encased on the exterior and interior by stainless steel.o The height of the workshop between the socle axis and the gate axis is divided into four equally large sections: 4x1.07 m.3/4Mercedes-Benz Private and commercial vehicle-sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regulation details and design system -Workshop-Façades o The balustrade area is closed in sections to take workbenches. The balustrade spaces have a max width of three axes areas and are separated by vertically positioned glass panes. The balustrades are always encased on the outside by horizontal corrugated sheet metal.o In the upper area of the façade of all three types of material, glass panes or strips of smoothed metal sheeting are intended which visually separate the façade from the roofing.The features described and presented are valid for all roof gradients and roof shapes. With the verge flashing versions of the roofs the façade of the traversal side has an upper edge of the same gradient. With large roof gradients it is necessary to fit further horizontal struts at the height level between the upper edge of the gate and the smoothed metal sheeting : they always end at a vertical strut and never in the roof‘s gradient.The Design System: the grid system: private vehicle/ van – separate workshop0 comment on the façade of the private car-integrated-hall (following com.vehicle-/BUS-hall) :- view/grid of the longitudinal side is identical with 24,00 m-cross side mentioned above - but:closed breastwork will be dropped- look at detail sheet "com.vehicle-/BUS- and private car-integrated-hall, grid"priv. car /TRANSPORTER-separate-hall grid systemM 1:200 04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenter3/4 Mercedes-Benz priv. and com.vehicle sales formats - 2.1.2.2 details and design system - workshop façadesDesign principlesThe grid for the façades of commercial vehicle and bus workshops is depicted in the graphic presentation, independent of material. The main grid defines identical features of the three types of material (glass, sheet metal with roof lights, sheet metal without roof lights) which are described in the section “Regulatory details“.o The main grid for the façades of the commercial vehicle and bus workshops is identical with that of the supporting framework system. By function it has individual features : the main entrance gates are in the long side of the workshop, the traversal side is relatively neutral and evenly structured and fitted with optional escape exits.o The main gates are situated in the middle of the dimension between the axes of the workshop according to the position of the service parking spots.o The regulatory height of the gate is deduced from the existing and foreseeable EU norms and their practical suitability for a normal gradation of the adjacent yard : dimension between axes 4.38m, the access clearance is 4.30m.o The width of the gate has a dimension axis of 4.00m and an access clearance of 3.80m. This enables small changes in direction of the vehicles when passing through the gate. On both sides of the gates, sections of 1.00m width are intended to take doors of 0.70m clearance width o The sections of the façade that are free of gates and doors are fitted with a socle of 0.10m height which in encased externally and internally in stainless steel.5/6 Mercedes-Benz Private and commercial vehicle-sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regulation details and design system -Workshop-Façadeso The height of the workshop is divided into 2 or 4 areas of the same size between the socle axis and the gate axis: 2x 2.14 or 4x 1.07mFor workshops with a max height (system height 7.80m) a further section of 1.07m is intended.o In the upper section of the façades of all three types of material glass panes or smoothed metal strips are effective in separating the facade visually from the roofing.The described and presented features are valid for all roof gradients and roof shapes. For the verge flashing versions of roofs the façade of the traversal side has an accordingly traversal upper roof edge. For large roof gradients further horizontal supports are necessary at the height level between the upper edge of the gate and the smoothed metal strips : they always end at a vertical strut and do not carry on into the roof‘s gradient.Smaller private vehicle and van workshops integrated into the commercial vehicle workshops are given the same segmentation of the façades as thetraversal sides of the private vehicle / van separate workshops with 24.00m width.The grid for the heights is fitted to the one of the commercial vehicle workshop.Special casesThe height of the gate can be more than 4.30m if the operator especially wishes or in the case of an unfavourable connection of the yard area with the workshop. In this case the height is to be established according to the project.The Design System : grid system commercial vehicle/ bus and integrated private vehicle workshopcomment on the façade of the private car integrated hall (following the com.vehicle/bus hall):- view/grid of the longitudinal side is identical with 24,00 m cross side of the priv.car-/TR.-separate hall- but: closed breastwork area will be dropped- look at detail sheet "private car/ TRANS separate hall, grid"com. vehicle/BUS- with priv integr.hallgrid systemM 1:200 04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenter5/6 Mercedes-Benz priv. and com.vehicle sales formats - 2.1.2.2 details and design system - workshop façadesDesign principlesService boxes are defined as the functions described in the detail package “supporting framework“. They can be accomplished as separate workshops or integrated into the workshops or other parts of the building. In both cases the appearance of the long side is identical and standardised. The traversal sides described in the following are suited in this version for the separately positioned workshops. For the integrated solutions they are matched correspondingly to the grid of the section at hand, but the appearance remains “workshop-like“.The grid for the façade of the private vehicle and van workshops is depicted in the graphic design independent of material. The main grid fixes identical features ofthe three types of material ( glass, sheet metal with roof lights, sheet metalwithout roof lights) as presented in the section “ Regulatory details“o The gates of the service boxes have a uniform axis height of 3.63m or3.55m clearance, the clearance width of the entry varies according to thefunction between 3.40 and 4.00m.o The detailed measurement of the grid for the socle, the roof connection to the glass elements and the smoothed metal strips between the girders areidentical with those of the private vehicle and commercial vehicleworkshops.o A special feature of the grid on the long side is the grid band in front of the supports which is necessary because of the gate construction.The described and depicted features are valid for all roof gradations and roof shapes. With the flash verging version the façade of the traversal side has an appropriate traversal upper edge.7/8 Mercedes-Benz Private and commercial vehicle-sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regulation details and design system -Workshop-Façades The Design System:grid system private vehicle / van service boxespriv.car +Transporter-service boxes grid systemM 1:200 04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenter7/8 Mercedes-Benz priv. and com.vehicle sales formats - 2.1.2.2 details and design system - workshop façadesDesign principlesGlass façades create the most striking appearance of the workshops. They are to be implemented ifa high visual adaptation to the showrooms or a strong impact by a service station is desired. Glassfaçades are standardised for all functional types and height versions:Priv.veh./ van Type P.G Min-Height Sys.-height 5.70 m Separate workshop Max-Height Sys.-height 6.00 mCom.Veh./bus workshop Type N.G Min-Height Sys.-height 6.00mpriv.veh Integrated workshop Midi-Height Sys.-height 6.60 mMax-Height Sys.-height 7.80 mPriv.veh / van Type PB.G Min-Height Sys.-height 4.50 m Service boxes up to up toMax-Height Sys.-height 5.10 mAll functional types have the following joint features :o Simple post and bar constructiono broad/wide horizontal continuous profile under the roof lights sectiono Glazing until right up to the roof surfaceo Optional closure of 3 to 4 segments of the roof lights with smoothed sheet metal for the mounting of Mercedes Benz logo cassettes (except with service boxes)o Socle area of stainless steelAll sections are filled with glass according to the grid division except the presented balustrade sections of the private vehicle/ van workshop which are sealed with metal casings and horizontally fitted corrugated sheeting.9/10 Mercedes-Benz Private and commercial vehicle-sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regulation details and design system -Workshop-Façades ConstructionThe facade is designed as a post and bar construction with thermally separated profiles in a simple style. The following features are fixed:o Width of profile 6 cm to max 8 cmo Width of profile of the horizontal profile under the roof lights section approx.14 cmo Depth of support post according to statics, width max 10 cmo Bracket for ground connection in the socle section internally of stainless steel which functions as an outer edge for the floor covering and as a shock-proof skirting board.The clip strips are executed in aluminium, the support posts in aluminium or steel. The vertical and horizontal clip strips are identical in their profiles.Doors and windows that can be opened are fixed into the section designed for the purpose. Ventilation and poss smoke extraction shutters can be integrated into the roof lights section. Gates are integrated into the facade construction in the designated position. The supporting construction of the gates is partly identical with the support posts of the façade, partly it is placed separately behind the supporting posts. For the gate tracks recesses are prepared in the base plate.There are the following differences between the long sides and the traversal sides of the construction:o On the long sides the support posts are placed in front of the supporting framework constructiono On the traversal sides the supporting post in the main axis are identical with the gable supports (HEB 200), in the intermediate axes the outer edge of the posts is flush with thegable supports.Sun protection is described on page 24.The Regulation Details : workshop types andconstruction version “Glass façades”clear gate-sizes priv.car sep.-hall com. vehicle-/BUS-hall priv.car/TRANS.-boxlongitudinal side 3.20/3.80 4.30 m 3.80 m 4.30 m 3.40/3.70/4.00 3.55 m cross side 3.80 m4.30 m width height width height widthheightglass façade typespriv.car-com.vehicle-priv.car boxes(high window-area look at priv.car)gate and emergency exite gateat main support+gate at intermed.pillar glass façade horizontal-standard detailsDesign principlesSheet metal façades with a continuous band of roof lights create the effect of functionality in the workshops and transparency by the definite visual separation of the roofs. The appearance of the workshops is in harmonious contrast as also in coherence with the showrooms and customer zones. Sheet metal facades with roof lights are standardised for all functional types:Priv.veh / van Type P.B-OL Min-Height Sys.-height 5.70 m Separate Workshop Max-Height Sys.-height 6.00 m Comm.veh/ bus workshop Type N.B-OL Min-Height Sys.-height 6.00 m Priv.veh-Integrated hall Midi-Height Sys.-height 6.60 mMax-Height Sys.-height 7.80 mPriv.veh / van Type PB.B-OL Min-H up to Sys.-height 4.50m Service boxes Max-Height Sys.-height 5.10 mAll functional types have the following common features:o Sheet metal cassettes with horizontally fixed corrugated sheet in the lowersectionso Window construction from normal profiles in the section of the sheet metal façade o Simple post and bar construction in the roof lights sectoro Glazing right up to the roof surfaceo Optional closure of 3 to 4 sectors of the roof lights with smoothed sheet metal for the mounting of the Mercedes Benz logo cassettes (except with service boxes)o Socle in stainless steel.The grid division for the functional types is valid for the essential axes, some intermediate axes are omitted, since the cassettes in the mentioned section are continuously mounted and fixed to the supporting framework construction.ConstructionThe following features are fixed :o Corrugated aluminium, corrugation amplitude max 2 cm, corrugation length max 8 cmo The roof light is slightly set back from the level of the corrugated metal.o Window sections in the region of the sheeting with normal profiles, least possible widtho In the window sections the framework supports are encased with sheet metalo On the inside a bracket for the ground connection made of stainless steel which serves as the ledge for floor covering and as a shock-proof skirting board.The window profiles and the clip strips of the roof lights are intended in alu, the supporting posts of the roof lights are designed in alu or steel. The vertical and horizontal clip strips are identical in the shape of the profile. All profiles are intended for thermally separatedThe wings of doors and windows are fitted in the appropriate sections. Ventilation and poss. smoke extraction shutters can be integrated into the roof light segment.Gates are integrated into the facade construction in the position shown by the graphic design. The supporting framework of the gates is identical to the support posts of the facade. For the rails of the gate recesses are intended in the base plate.On the long sides and the short sides/traversal sides the construction shows the following differences :o On the long sides the façade is situated in front of the supporting frameworko On the transverse sides, the façade is at the level of the HEB – gable support.The sun protection is described on page 24.Special casesIn the private vehicle workshop and the transverse sides of the commercial vehicle workshop an equally high, additional window segment can be planned above the window described.The Regulation Details : types of workshops and construction version “Sheet metal façades with roof lights”cross sidewidth height width height widthheightlongitudinal side 3.20/3.80 4.30 m 3.80 m 4.30 m 3.40/3.70/4.00 3.55 m3.80 m4.30 m clear gate-sizes priv.car-Sep.-Halle com.veh-/BUS-Halle priv.car-/TRANS.-boxfaçade typespriv.car- com.vehicle - priv.car boxes sheet metal façades with high windows(high window area look at priv.car)gate + emergency gate at main support+gate at intermed.pillar horiz.standard detailsDesign principlesSheet metal façades create the effect of functionality of the workshops. By a smoothed metal strip in the upper section of the façade, the structured sheet metal façade below is effectively separated visually from the projecting roof. The appearance of the workshops show a harmonious contrast, at the same time still fit with the showrooms and the customer zones. Sheet metal façades are standardized for all types of functions and variations of heights :Priv.veh / van Type P.B Min-Height Sys.-height 5.70 mSeparate workshops Max-height Sys.-height 6.00 mComm.veh/ bus workshops Type C.B Min-Height Sys.-height 6.00 mpriv.veh Integrated workshop Midi-Height Sys.-height 6.60 mMax-Height Sys.-height 7.80 mPriv.veh / van Type PB.B Min-Height to Sys.-height 4.50 m Service boxes Max-Height Sys.-height 5.10 mAll types of function have the same following features :o Sheet metal cassettes with horizontally fitted corrugated metal in the complete areao Window construction in normal profileso smoothed sheet metal strips above the roof lights area in the section of the girders. Smoothed metal strips above the roof light segment in the region of the girders.o Option of a section of a smoothed metal strip in fixed dimension below the above mentioned metal strip for the mounting of Mercedes Benz lettering cassettes (except for service boxes)o Socle casing from stainless steelThe grid division for the different types of function is valid for the main axes, some intermediate axes are omitted, since the metal casings are fixed continuously in the area mentioned and are fitted to the supporting framework.ConstructionThe following features are fixed::o Corrugated sheet aluminium, corrugation amplitude max. 2 cm, corrugation length max 8 cm o The smoothed metal strip is obviously recessed from the corrugated sheet level.o Window segments in the sheet metal area with normal profiles, smallest possible width o Near the windows the framework supports are encased in sheet metalo Ground connection brackets near the socle made inside of stainless steel which is used as a support ledge for flooring and as a shock-proof skirting.The window profiles are designed in aluminium, in thermally separated formDoor and window wings are fitted into the segments designed for that purpose. Additionalventilation and possible smoke extraction shutters can be integrated into the sheet metal façade.Gates are integrated into the façade construction in the position shown in the graphic design. The supporting construction of the gates is identical with the posts of the facade. There are clearances intended in the base plate for the gate rails.The construction shows the following differences on the long sides and transverse sides :o On the long sides the façade is situated in front of the supporting framework construction o On the transverse sides the façade is on the level of the HEB gable posts.The sun protection is described on page 24.Special casesAn additional window section of the same height can be planned in the long sides of the private vehicle workshop and the transverse sides of the commercial vehicle workshop.The Regulatory Details : types of workshops and construction version “Sheet metal façadescross sidewidth height width height width height longitudinal side 3.20/3.80 4.30 m 3.80 m 4.30 m 3.40/3.70/4.00 3.55 m3.80 m4.30 m clear gate-sizes priv.car-Sep.-hall com.veh-/BUS-hall priv.car-/TRANS.-boxfaçade typespriv.car - com.vehicle - priv.car boxes sheet metal façadecorner formation gate + emergency gatet i t at intermediatepillarsheet metal façadehorizontal standard detailsM 1:20 04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenter19/20 Mercedes-Benz priv. and com.vehicle sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regeldetails und Entwurfsystem - Werkstatt-FassadenDesign principlesPlastered, coloured wall units are effective as contrastive and structuringelements, especially in the glass façades . They are designed exclusively for this version. Their construction is part of the post and bar system. Thus the execution is simplified and accurate fitting is ensured.The surfaces of the wall segments are always coated inwardly and outwardly with a sponge effect finish. The socles are always executed in stainless steel.As a rule, the wall segments are executed on the transverse sides of the private and commercial vehicle workshops. Their height is fixed by the lower edge of the roof light sections, above the wall segments there is always a glass section. As a rule their width is a maximum of one axis area. On the transverse sides of the private vehicle workshops they lead on into balustrades, then also plastered and in this case not encased in corrugated sheet steel.ConstructionAs a rule the wall units are executed as a skeleton construction.The mainsubstructure consists of the supporting profiles of the façade. Further struts are fitted as required.The substructure is planked as shown in the regulatory detail.The base plate has the same outer edge as with the glass facade. Additional measures in the foundation section are not necessary.If in the internal building area - or workshop-technical installation a fitting onto the wall unit should be effected, a separate secondary construction must be planned in front of or in the wall unit. It is, in addition, possible to integrate further installations in the cavity of the wall unit.21/22 Mercedes-Benz Private and commercial vehicle-sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regulation details and design system -Workshop-FaçadesSpecial casesWall units can also be used on the long sides of the workshops, but only if itmakes sense in the structuring and if the proportions are harmonious. That must be examined and released for the specific object.Wall units can also be executed in solidly built manner (brickwork or concrete).However it is to be noted that additional measures will be necessary in the foundation area . At the same time the accurate fit has to be ensured. The wall units have the same projections in reference to the construction of the façade as in the skeleton construction.The Regulation Details : wall segments in glassfaçadeswall unit in glass façade -standard detailsM 1:20/250 04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenter21/22 Mercedes-Benz priv. and com.vehicle sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regeldetails und Entwurfsystem - Werkstatt-Fassadensheet metal faç. in front of fi re protect. wall standard detailsM 1:20 04-2001 MKP/MBP ArchitekturCenter23 Mercedes-Benz priv. and com.vehicle sales formats - 2.1.2.2 Regeldetails und Entwurfsystem - Werkstatt-FassadenBasic designFaçades on external fire prevention walls are part of the general appearance and are therefore defined as a regulation detail. Fire prevention walls in the façade may be required in order to ensure the con-nection of the parts stores to other parts or the building, e.g. customer areas or workshop, to prevent ho-rizontal fire spreading. Normally these walls are approx. 5 m wide and have to be placed in 1 axle field.The façade on the external fire prevention walls will allways be xovered witz horizontally laying corru-gated metal and sheet metal strips set back on the roof connection, in the same type of construction as described in the section …sheet metal façade“ (page 17-20)Doors should not be planned for this area.sheet metal façade in front of fire protection walls。