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import auto service - newburg new york

Import Auto Service
Owner Jovan Bojunovic is a provider of excellent service for fine automobiles and has resurrected my BMW from an early grave more than once.  

From dawn to dusk, 6 days a week, Jovan, wife Kim and mechanic staff inhabit this building.    Located on a well travelled road, the design isolates the work shop from noise and allows views to the surrounding green space.  Discreetly located behind and accessed from the sides, the shop area is protected from traffic noise distraction.  Inside are 6 work bays and 8 parking spaces for customer cars.  Comfort radiant in-slab heat throughout is served hot water by recycled-oil fired equipment.

My site plan services achieved approval for DOT spec curb cut, circulation pavement plan, storm drainage, sanitary system force main system, landscape and façade design.

Building structure and construction was a package spec metal building farmed out to the lowest bidder.  Construction and project management was performed by the owner.   My architectural services provided for a 4’ tall masonry kneewall, organized interior spaces, specifications for the work of other trades. 

The owner's desired a design that looked very clean and white as a symbol of good service. Recessed reception storefront is angled to enable observation incoming customers.    Front bay protects the owner's cars from sun and snow.  A second floor loft houses part storage and mechanicals. 

Since its completion there have been failures of the seal between metal panels at roof and evident drafts between masonry sill and metal panels.