VIVA Shelter Design Guide – Part 2: Modularity – What Does It Mean in Shelter Design?

Finbin's VIVA is a fully modular shelter constructed from compatible frame, roof, and wall elements. By combining these parts and various accessories, a solution suitable for the intended use and environment can be created.

In practice, modularity means that the shelter's size, shape, level of protection, and equipment can be customized. The same basic parts can be used to create, for example, bicycle shelters, bus stop shelters, waiting shelters, rest area shelters, lockable bicycle storage shelters, and storage shelters.
↗ Learn more about the different ways VIVA shelters can be used in the first part of the design guide.

The modular design also allows the shelter to be expanded and additional equipment to be added later. This way, the overall solution can adapt to changing needs.

A shelter of the right length using modules

VIVA's basic parts are the frame and roof elements. The overall solution is completed with wall elements, doors, and accessories suitable for the intended use. The foundation type is selected based on the site.

ViVa shelters are constructed from 1,200 mm modules (c-to-c). The repeating module size makes it possible to create shelters of different lengths using the same construction principle.

Choose the length that suits your needs and a single- or double-sided shelter solution.

Single- or double-sided shelter?

A double-sided VIVA shelter can be designed in an A- or Y-shape.

ViVa can be designed as a single- or double-sided shelter. The choice affects the space required by the shelter and how the covered area is used.

A- and Y-shaped double-sided shelters

A double-sided VIVA shelter can be designed in an A- or Y-shape. The models differ in their roof shape and the direction in which the roof panels slope.

In the A-shape, the roof panels slope outwards, making it suitable, for example, as a storage shelter, seating shelter, or weather protection shelter.

In the Y-shape, the panels slope towards the center of the shelter. This makes it suitable, for example, as a double-sided bicycle shelter with bicycle parking spaces on both sides of the shelter.

The model is selected based on the intended use, the site, and the desired appearance.

A double-sided VIVA shelter is available in A- and Y-shapes and can be used, for example, as a bicycle shelter, bus shelter, or rest area shelter.

Protection and appearance tailored to the site

Modularity also allows the shelter's height, level of protection, and appearance to be customized. The overall solution is adapted to the intended use through post solutions, the placement of wall elements, and the choice of materials.

Colors allow you to blend the shelter into its surroundings or make it a striking feature of the yard. Our extensive range of standard colors offers options for both understated and bolder looks. A consistent color scheme also ties together different shelters and yard furniture in the area.

Different uses for the same shelter

Modularity makes it possible to combine different uses in a single shelter solution. For example, in a multi-modal transport hub, a bicycle shelter can be combined with a bus shelter. 

A common construction principle brings different functions together into a cohesive whole. During the design process, each function is allocated the space it requires, and smooth traffic routes are ensured.

↗ Learn more about the different uses of VIVA shelters in the first part of the design guide

A modular VIVA shelter can combine, for example, lockable storage space and an open bicycle shelter.

The option to expand later

ViVa's modular design allows the shelter to be extended as needs grow. For example, the number of bicycle parking spaces can be increased by expanding the existing shelter solution.

Any potential need for expansion should be considered in the initial design, and sufficient space should be reserved for the extension. The implementation of the extension and its effects on the frame and foundations are checked on a site-by-site basis.

Find the right VIVA shelter for your site

You can find ready-made VIVA shelter models for different uses in our website. Explore the options and find the right shelter for your site.

↗ Explore VIVA products in the website

Tell us about your site and your needs using the VIVA request-for-proposal form, and we will help you design a suitable solution.