Service: Project Management

NC Tech Paths – Masthead

The Masthead was the first location added to the Flywheel Affiliate program. A program offered as a service to communities wanting to deploy their own coworking innovation space while being part of the Flywheel space network. This 14,760 SF project involved the adaptive reuse of the former Wilkes Journal Patriot printing press production facility into a modern flex office space supporting regional technology teams working for major corporations as well as the local startup, solopreneurs and freelance entrepreneurs in the community. The design supports social interaction and programming as well as heads-down work zones, incorporating best practices in design attributes that support innovative behaviors and community building.

Alex Lee Headquarters

Alex Lee, Inc. is a food retail and distribution company with its family of companies including Lowes Foods, LLC and Merchants Distributors. Following a detailed programming and creative visioning exercise, the project’s design transformed Alex Lee’s 1980’s office into a modern, more open, and collaborative office environment by exposing the original exterior brick walls, and ceiling structure, allowing natural light to flow into the building’s core. 

The project was constructed in two-phase’s, with the first focusing on the 2nd floor office and employee break area’s; and the second phase renovating the Executive Office’s and guest entry experience by converting the traditional reception desk to a digital check-in kiosk and providing a guest beverage station. Each of the phases feature unique design and branding components that reflect their Carolina roots as seen in the retail stores.

National General Insurance Company – Madison Park

National General Insurance, formerly known as GMAC Insurance specializes in underwriting auto insurance with nearly 700 employees into 116,000 square feet of the 5620 and 5630 building at Madison Park. Workplace Architecture + Design headed the complete renovation along with West & Stem Architects and Magnolia Construction with a total project budget of $9 million. The project included a new signature entry building connecting the 5620 and the 5630 which consist of an approximately 1250 square foot, three story lobby space. Workplace Architecture + Design established an open, glass-filled atmosphere creating a collaborative, state of the art facility.

Garner Food Company Warehousing and Distribution Facility

Workplace Architecture + Design (Workplace A+D) worked with Garner Food Company to develop facility program requirements for the development of the facility. The scope of work included a proposed 165,000 SF distribution facility and future expansion to 500,000 – 600,000 additional SF of manufacturing, distribution and additional office space. Workplace A+D focused on developing a block plan for full site development and utility set-up, with detailed programming and design concepts for the office space in the facility.

Workplace A+D then developed the specific detailed design requirements for interior construction, new furniture installation, vertical circulation (stairs, elevators) details, finish specifications, electrical outlet and switching locations, voice and data access locations, structural coordination, lighting specification and coordination, mechanical system, and miscellaneous plumbing. This project is an example of the long history Workplace A+D has with its clients and providing best in class architectural and design services over many projects and years with clients.

Collins Aerospace Headquarters

Workplace A+D was retained by BE Aerospace to help consolidate multiple locations under one roof in the Oak Summit Business Park. The project began with an early capacity study and test fit of the 190 building followed by intensive space programming and standards development. After establishment of planning concepts and guidelines, Workplace A +D  orchestrated an exploratory tour of installations and major showrooms with the client to investigate leading edge research and trends for advanced workplace design. Standards developed around flexibility as a priority, technology access, transparency and daylighting, and using modular architecture combined with a sophisticated tool kit of furniture components and open plan collaboration areas. The project included the design and demonstration center for the seating group, with state-of-the-art multi media presentation capability combined with space for prototype aircraft seat, galley, cabin display.

Krispy Kreme Corporate Headquarters

This complete renovation of 370 Knollwood updated the Krispy Kreme headquarters to give their workspace more efficiency as well as incorporated brand expression into the space. Krispy Kreme continued to occupy the 70,000 SF of space during the multi-phased renovation.

Visitors are welcomed, with coffee and doughnuts, to the new two story lobby space connected by a circular stainless steel stair and waterfall, emulating the iconic production line where the doughnuts are bathed in the hot glaze. A custom display in the lobby traces the rich history of the 75+ year old company, and leads to a colorful common break area that doubles as a meeting space.

The updated work areas and meeting rooms are even “glazed” with glass walls and “frosted” with a gradient dot film that provides privacy while still allowing natural light into the building center. Employee beverage stations on each floor are encircled with a vibrant nod to the HOT NOW sign that fans recognize worldwide.

Yadtel

Workplace A+D redesigned the Tanglewood Crossing retail store as a prototype design for future locations. Workplace A+D proposed a two-phase design process. Phase 1 included the development of a 3D store model, preliminary design concepts and renderings. Phase 2 included developing the approved design into permit documents for construction, and assisting with construction contract administration.

Workplace A+D redesigned the Tanglewood Crossing retail store as a prototype design for future locations. Workplace A+D proposed a two-phase design process. Phase 1 included the development of a 3D store model, preliminary design concepts and renderings. Phase 2 included developing the approved design into permit documents for construction, and assisting with construction contract administration.

Collins Aerospace Module Four Production Facility

Workplace Architecture + Design (Workplace A+D) provided interior design and architecture consulting for a two-story office component and factory floor workspaces. Workplace A+D  worked  in coordination with the Developer’s architect to provide complete interior design documents for the project and coordinate all furniture, color and material selections, furniture layouts and millwork details. The scope also included specification and procurement consultation for the furniture and equipment involved with the project. This project is another successful example of the long standing relationship Workplace A+D holds with its clients. 

Wake Forest Innovation Center – BioTech Place

BioTech Place, a nearly 242,000 square foot building boasting a four-story-tall, curved glass atrium was designed to house scientist, researchers and students in the Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Workplace A+D worked together with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Facilities Planning, and Design to develop a preliminary furniture budget, furniture selections, layouts, and bid package for the entire building. Furniture procurement consultation was also completed to ensure the success of the project.

Carpigiani North American Headquarters

Workplace Architecture + Design proposed a two-phase design process that was built around the completion of Phase One – Condensed Programming and Construction Documents of Office and Warehouse Office space. This led to Phase Two being project management and construction administration. The two-phased design process helped capture and define Carpigiani’s vision, culture, and goals for the project.