Facility Design

When the owners of Guardian Self Storage decided to open a second site in Lihue, Hawaii, they chose a defunct sugar-storage warehouse to convert. Read what they did, challenges they faced and more.

Is your self-storage looking a little dull next to newer sites in your market? If so, it might be time for a makeover. A fresh design and new technology can turn an “ugly stepsister” into the belle of the ball.

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a new online image gallery, “Imagination and Luxury in Self-Storage Facility Exteriors: 2019 Design Showcase.” The free presentation provides a visual tour of facility exteriors, highlighting architecture...

Some self-storage developers and owners are taking a different approach to their ground-up projects by using the design-build method. Learn how it differs from the traditional “plan-and-spec” system as well as the rewards and risks.

While revamping one of its Texas facilities, All Storage stumbled upon a unique design that would help the brand stand out in a competitive market. Learn about the inspiration behind the company’s “cardboard box,” the challenges faced in getting...