The Solution: Off-site Construction for the Largest Container-Based Structure to Date
Falcon Structures' fast, off-site construction approach dramatically shortened the building timeline. The time from drawings to beginning installation was a short two and a half months. Even before the Village of Obetz poured the foundation, Falcon Structures was constructing the modules. Once the containers arrived onsite, installation was simple enough for Falcon and local contractors to assemble 122 containers in 10 working days spread over a few months.
Building a comparable non-modular structure would have taken two years—Fortress Obetz was completed in less than one thanks to off-site, container-based construction. It is the largest shipping container building to date.
Fortress Obetz also has strong architectural values. The smoke grey silhouette of the structure looms over a grassy field. The sprawling, 71,112 square-foot public gathering space for lacrosse games and festivals resembles a medieval fortress brought into the industrial era and exudes a sense of fortitude that rivets fans and daunts rivals.
Modular building also kept the construction zone tidy. When the public arrived for an event before the Fortress was technically finished, visitors didn’t seem to notice and gave positive feedback on the structure’s appearance. The Village of Obetz was able to begin monetizing the structure before it was technically complete.
