How LA Storage Maximized Rental Revenue with a Custom 234-Locker Wine Storage Facility
When LA Storage decided to launch a new climate-controlled wine storage rental facility in Los Angeles, CA, they faced a clear operational goal: maximize rentable locker capacity within a tight underground footprint on a strict deadline and budget. Partnering with Shelf Master, LA Storage designed and deployed a custom Wirecrafters Wine Storage Locker System featuring 234 secure openings. By leveraging Shelf Master’s design expertise and high-density layouts, LA Storage optimized their facility footprint and unlocked maximum recurring rental income right on schedule.
WINE-STORAGE LOCKER SYSTEM PROJECT OVERVIEW
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | LA Storage |
| Industry | Wine Storage Rental Service |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| System Type | Climate-Controlled Wine Storage Locker System |
| Facility Layout | Custom Underground Storage Room (~50' x 45'-9") |
| Key Equipment Used | Wirecrafters Mesh Wine Storage Lockers (2-Tier System), Single & Double Doors |
THE CHALLENGE: Can We Maximize Capacity on a Tight Timeline & Budget?
To capitalize on high regional demand for secure wine storage, LA Storage needed an efficient layout for their underground climate-controlled space:
- Space Optimization: Needed to fit the maximum possible number of individual rental lockers into the available floor space without restricting tenant access or airflow.
- Tight Turnaround: The project required rapid layout design, procurement, and installation to meet opening deadlines.
- Budgetary Constraints: Capital expenditure needed to remain strictly on budget to ensure strong return on investment (ROI) from day one.
THE SOLUTION: High-Density WireCrafters Wine Storage
Drawing on more than 50 years of storage experience, Shelf Master collaborated closely with the LA Storage team to engineer a high-density, multi-tier locker layout tailored specifically to underground climate-controlled conditions.
Key Design & System Highlights:
- 234 Total Storage Openings: Engineered a two-tier configuration offering a versatile mix of locker sizes and door setups (single and double door options) to cater to varying client collection sizes.
- Heavy-Duty Wirecrafters Construction: Selected open wire mesh locker partitions that maintain high security while enabling unhindered circulation of temperature- and humidity-controlled air.
- Custom Underground Adaptation: Precise layout design accommodated structural columns, wall boundaries, and ceiling clearances while maintaining safe, walkable aisles for tenants.
- Iterative Design Process: Worked back and forth with the client to refine layout drawings until every operational, capacity, and financial requirement was met.
THE RESULTS & IMPACT
Through collaborative design and Shelf Master’s deep expertise, LA Storage opened its new climate-controlled facility on time and on budget—maximizing rental openings for optimal revenue.
| Impact Metric | Key Outcome |
|---|---|
| Capacity & Revenue | Successfully installed 234 individual locker openings, maximizing potential rental revenue per square foot. |
| Timeline & Budget | Completed the entire design and installation on time and strictly within budget for an on-schedule facility launch. |
| Facility Performance | Delivered a secure, professional, and climate-optimized environment that provides long-term value for wine storage tenants. |