The Space Shop Self Storage – Braselton

Context & Services

For Marble Creek’s The Space Shop Self Storage in Braselton, GA, we served as the lead civil engineering and infrastructure partner. On this 2.37-acre site, we delivered a comprehensive suite of services, including civil construction design plans, stormwater analysis, and utility verifications. Our team managed the intricate LDP and building permit timing while coordinating critical subconsultants for geotechnical soil analysis and fire flow testing to ensure the 93,000 SF facility met every municipal standard.

The Unique Solution

In the high-stakes world of urban infill development, we recognized the client’s anxiety regarding barriers to completion and land utilization efficiency. The property presented an oddly shaped, premium footprint that threatened to compress rental rates if not handled with craftsmanship.

Rather than a transactional approach, we acted as a dedicated advocate, collaborating closely with the architect to engineer a bespoke building geometry. This design maximized net rentable square footage without inflating construction costs or triggering the negative leverage often caused by over-engineered solutions. By anticipating these spatial complexities early, we preserved the budgeted construction value and kept the development schedule on track, fulfilling our promise of high-fidelity, value-focused design.

Success & Impact

The result was a seamless transition from paper to pavement. By solving the geometric puzzle of the site, we delivered a 93,000 SF climate-controlled asset that maximizes investor ROI. The project achieved permit closeout on schedule, providing the Braselton community with essential infrastructure while insulating the developer from carrying-cost inflation.