Warehouse Design

Warehouse Design

A critical first step before you get your installation underway - a well-designed warehouse will maximise your workflow, reduce costs, and boost productivity.

Meet Your Design Needs

At Unistor, we are committed to creating warehouse designs that set up your warehouse for maximum efficiency. Our team offers end-to-end project services to help guide you through your warehouse design process.

As Australia’s leading manufacturer and supplier of mezzanine solutions, we specialise in creating tailored warehouse designs that make the most of your available space and accommodate all of your storage needs. 

The Importance Of Warehouse Design

Whether you’re in the early stages of setting up your warehouse or looking to reconfigure your current warehouse layout, our team is here to help. More than just a blueprint, our designs are a strategic plan for your business’s growth.

Through careful scoping and planning, we identify the best storage solutions, selective pallet racking, automation systems and mezzanine flooring designs to ensure an efficient flow of operations within your warehouse.

A design that accounts for internal and external layout, racking systems and storage, will vastly increase your warehouse's efficiency. 

The Importance Of Warehouse Design

Laying Out A Warehouse For Efficiency

If you’re looking to install a new pallet racking system or re-design your existing storage, taking the time to thoroughly plan a good warehouse layout will deliver the best results. Blueprint considerations include dynamic and static storage areas, efficient loading and unloading areas, and ensuring ample space for your supply chain processes.

Our Unistor team can arrange an on-site meeting to size-up your warehouse and tailor a design best suited to your unique warehouse layout considerations. 

Laying Out A Warehouse For Efficiency

How To Design A Warehouse Racking Layout

The strategic placement of pallet racks within your warehouse plays a crucial role in achieving improved efficiency. It maximises storage capacity, floor space and facilitates smooth operations from loading and unloading goods to managing inventory.

At Unistor, we create customised pallet racking and warehouse designs that respect the basic rules of storage and boost your warehouse operations.

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How To Design A Warehouse Racking Layout

Optimise Your Warehouse Layout - U Shaped, I Shaped, L Shaped & More

Different warehouse layout designs cater to different needs. U-shaped, I-shaped, and L-shaped designs, among others, can help optimise your storage space, facilitate efficient loading and unloading, and accommodate your warehouse operations. Each interior model has its own unique advantages and flow, so it’s crucial to find one that suits your warehouse management system and operations.

Optimise Your Warehouse Layout - U Shaped, I Shaped, L Shaped & More

How Unistor Can Help Optimise Your Warehouse Layout

Unistor optimises your warehouse layout by performing a comprehensive assessment of your current operations, considering workflow, storage needs, and available space.

We specialise in planning storage solutions, designing pallet racking, automation systems, and mezzanine floors to enhance efficiency. We consider internal and external layouts for smooth operations and integrate logistics and warehouse management systems. Our solutions not only address your current needs, but also account for future growth.

Laying out a warehouse or looking for advice on how to maximise your floorspace? Get in touch with the team at Unistor. 

How Unistor Can Help Optimise Your Warehouse Layout

Double The Floor Space In Your Warehouse

Contact our professionals today to tailor a mezzanine floor solution to meet your requirements.

Double The Floor Space In Your Warehouse

Contact our professionals today to tailor a mezzanine floor solution to meet your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

A mezzanine floor is a semi-permanent, free-standing structure installed within an existing space, often used to enhance warehouse capacity. Unlike conventional floors—which are permanent fixtures in a building's infrastructure and often subject to tighter regulations—mezzanines provide an innovative, budget-friendly solution for additional office or storage space. Their naturally flexible design allows for easy reconfiguration and relocation, making them a smart choice in warehouses, factories, and offices.

Mezzanine flooring is important for maximising often overlooked vertical space, adding an intermediate level to your premises, and effectively doubling your usable area. This feature benefits industrial businesses seeking easy space expansion without major construction. This minimally disruptive solution adapts to your evolving business needs, providing extra storage, enhancing operations, and boosting workspace value. Our mezzanine floors foster growth, integrate various aspects of your business, and improve productivity without the need to move premises.

Yes, our mezzanine flooring is robust. At Unistor, our mezzanine floors are tailored to your load requirements, ensuring optimum safety and strength. Understanding your requirements helps us select the right materials, as not all options have the same weight threshold. With thirty years of experience and a 5-year workmanship guarantee, we assure high-quality and durability — maximising warehouse functionality by utilising unused overhead spaces. Choose our mezzanine floors for a reliable industrial storage solution, based on your specific needs.

Mezzanine floors offer a wide range of perks, so the disadvantages are far and few between. They do, however, require planning around light and ventilation. Installing white underside flooring like Unistor’s Unilin—Mezzanine Deluxe can enhance light reflection, reducing energy costs and environmental impact. Our Meiser Press Lock Grating improves air circulation, reducing the need for mechanical ventilation, lowering energy consumption and providing a healthier environment. Always weigh these factors against your present and future space requirements before installing a mezzanine floor. For assistance, speak with our trusted team today.

Despite their durable design and Work Health & Safety compliance, mezzanine structures  can still pose safety risks. Falls and dropped goods are a key concern, with protective measures like lanyards, harnesses, guardrails, and netting being crucial. Employee training for proper equipment usage and safety protocols can mitigate these risks. Accessibility issues and clutter can lead to accidents, so maintaining clean, easily navigable spaces is important. Lastly, untrained personnel should have limited access to ensure safety in mezzanine floor environments.

The best material for a mezzanine floor depends on its intended use. For enhancing warehouse space, high-strength steel is often chosen for its durability and strength, making it ideal for additional storage space. In warehouse and office spaces, concrete is preferred due to its versatile design options and acoustic properties. However, every mezzanine floor construction is unique, so get in touch with the team at Unistor to find a mezzanine solution that meets your requirements.

When it comes to determining the thickness of a mezzanine floor, several factors come into play. The chosen structure material  — wood, metal, or composite, will influence the floor thickness, which typically ranges from 15-30 cm. Additionally, you need to ensure a minimum total height of 4.2m, with 1.9m of space above the mezzanine floor and 2m of space below. The weight-bearing capacity of existing structures also impacts thickness. To ensure optimal design, consult our professional mezzanine floor builders.