PERMANENT MODULAR CASE STUDYDavid H. Koch Childcare Center at MIT in Cambridge, MA

14,000 square feet, 21 modules2 Stories, Steel and Concrete

Triumph Modular, Inc. general contractorNRB USA as the modular factory partner

D.W. Arthur and Associates, Architect

Modules were delivered on June 14th, 2013 and occupancy certificate was issued on August 8th, 2013.

Foundations and ground mechanicals ready for modular unit installation.

Modular units enter city streets accompanied by police escorts.

Tractor trailer trucks deliver modular units from factory in Pennsylvania.

Rigging gear ready to hoist modular unit for installation onto foundation.

Rigging gear hoisting modular unit for assembly on foundation.

Modular units stack up.

The building takes shape as second story modular units are assembled.

Final module is cantilevered to create an attractive architectural element which is also functional as a covered entryway.

Local contractors work onsite to connect and complete the factory installed mechanical components.

Local contractors carrying out the site work involved in construction of a modular building.

A front view of the finished building from the parking lot.

Extensive landscape and playground installation were part of Triumph’s scope of work on this project as the general contractor.

Exterior view showing the largest part of the outside playscape in the rear of the building.

A interior view featuring the childcare center lobby. This illustrates the design capabilities available when choosing the modular construction process.

Design features include: large open spaces, custom finishes, increased ceiling height and exposed mechanical components.

Interior corridor view shows the elevator that was roughed in at the factory and mechanical components were installed by local specialty contractors on site.

Interior view of a second floor classroom that features open space and large windows to create a connected feeling with the outdoors.

The second floor rear deck which affords staff and students another outdoor venue. Mesh rail design gives a no boundaries feeling to the space.

The finished product. Permanent modular construction that meets standards and specifications of the strictest architectural design.

Watch the construction process video of David H. Koch childcare center