We recently completed an equipment platform for a client in Saugerties, NY. The space came with real challenges. A tight corner. A wall on one side. Building columns nearly 19 inches deep cutting through the footprint. Our team had to get creative to make it work.
The Challenge: Tight Corners and Big Columns
This platform had to sit in the corner of the warehouse. That meant working around a wall on one side and navigating deep structural columns without losing usable space. A standard layout wasn’t going to cut it here.
Our team designed a bar joist platform with cantilevered decking that runs the deck directly out to the wall. We cut precise notches around each column instead of boxing around them and wasting space. That decision alone reclaimed square footage most designs would have written off.
Stair Placement Mattered Just as Much
Stair placement is easy to overlook, but it can make or break how a platform actually functions. The stairs couldn’t extend into the flow of materials on the floor below. We positioned them as close to the existing building column in the corner as possible. That kept them tucked out of the way while fitting the footprint perfectly.
Built for Flow
A platform is only as good as the work that happens on it. We added a swing gate on the end of the platform so material flow stays smooth during production and equipment servicing stays easy. No climbing over rails. No awkward workarounds. Just a clean path in and out.
Built to Code, Every Time
Every platform we build meets L/360 deflection standards at a minimum of 125 PSF live load capacity. That’s not a promotional number. That’s our baseline on every job, every time, no exceptions.
The Result
The client walked away with a platform that uses every inch of a difficult corner, handles heavy equipment loads with confidence, and keeps their team moving without slowing production down.
Here’s what the client had to say:
“Mezzmaster handled a mezzanine and modular office install for us and did excellent work. Derek was our main point of contact and kept everything moving — clear communication, fast quoting turnaround, and a crew that was professional and tidy throughout. The install went smoothly and coordinated well with the other trades on site. The finished mezzanine and office are solid and well built, and the pricing was fair for the quality. Highly recommend them.”
Got a tricky corner of your own? Talk to our team about a custom equipment platform built around your space, not the other way around.
