Proj Overview

Sota Shine is a new concept in state-of-the-art car washes. Founded in 2021, Sota Shine has made a commitment to the environment by embracing green technology. The Maple Grove facility uses up to 85% recycled water, supplements their electricity with rooftop solar panels, and utilizes geothermal
energy to heat and cool the facility. Precast concrete is the perfect building material to support these environmental goals. Precast products utilize recycled content such as steel and fly ash. Using precast components reduces construction waste on jobsites, and the thermal mass properties absorb and release heat slowly which can lead to long term energy savings.

Precast concrete is considered an excellent choice for car washes because of its exceptional durability, resistance to moisture and chemicals, quick installation time, ability to be customized to specific needs, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for withstanding the harsh conditions of a
car wash environment while maintaining structural integrity over time.

 

Project Team

Architect

Mohagen Hansen Architecture

Contractor

Frana Companies

Owner

Sota Shine

Precaster

Molin Concrete Products

PCI Certified Erector

Molin Concrete Products

Image Credits

Jack Clauson, Molin Concrete Products

Key Project Attributes

For this project, the design team chose a standard grey panel with a weathered plank form liner and reveals. The panels were later stained and incorporated hand laid stone to achieve the final aesthetic
while keeping costs down. Molin Concrete Products also supplied the hollow core plank to complete the striking angled roof, completing this total precast structure. Molin was able to deliver a finished building envelope to the general contractor in just two weeks.

Project/Precast Scope

  • 13,175 sf of precast insulated wall panels
  • 9,518 sf of hollow core