In various embodiments, a system (10) for storing radioactive material includes a storage pool (14) for storing a plurality of radioactive objects (26) submersed in a radiation shielding and cooling liquid. The system (10) additionally includes an assembly building (18) located above the storage pool (14) for constructing one or more radioactive articles (28) using the radioactive objects (26) transferred from the storage pool (14). Furthermore, the system (10) includes at least one transfer shaft (22) connecting the storage pool (14) and the assembly building (18). The transfer shaft(s) (22) are used for transferring the radioactive objects (26) directly from within the storage pool (14) to an interior of the assembly building (18) and directly from the interior of the assembly building (18) into the storage pool (14).
