INSPIRATION
Project photos from professionals within the commercial construction and design industry.
With Boston-based roots extending back to 1928, MEC has never had a losing year based on the business practices of timeliness, fair price, and quality execution. They sought an office design reflective of an accomplished heritage, modern innovation, and open collaboration.
Rated as one of the best movers nationwide, Gentle Giant needed an upgraded headquarters to accommodate sales growth yet be within reasonable commuting distance for employees.
Making the world clean, safe and efficient is Sensata’s goal. As a $3.5B manufacturer of mission-critical sensors and controls, Sensata needed to join their global headquarters and laboratory facilities for operational efficiency and reinforcement of brand.
This extensive project consisted of two phases. First, the preexisting 1960’s ice area required structural upgrades entailing replacement of the ice sheet and roof with the addition of a newly equipped machine room. The second phase entailed a pre-engineered metal building to accommodate … Read More
Dacon was subsequently asked to return and renovate 3 additional floors. Estimated close to cost, $7,000 was returned to the client. Formerly vacant for 5 years, this building became fully leased with Dacon designing the retail block.
Ingenuity and creativity keep Affordable Interior Systems (AIS) moving. One of the top 25 manufacturing firms in North America, AIS sought to centralize the company in 1 location to eliminate interplant transportation costs, poor communication, longer lead times, and duplication of work.
Employing the efficient processes of design build, a 96,000 SF 3-story office building was created that included a style out center, product development library, 270˚ vista employee fitness room and vendor viewing rooms.
The project was executed in 2 phases, the first by adding 200 cars and 46 truck trailer spaces, followed by a new 47,000 SF warehouse and 15,300SF conversion of dry goods storage to a cooler room.
Partnering with the designer Nelson Architects, this resulted in a layout targeting 25% in productivity gains. Estimated close to cost, $15,000 was returned to the client.
A key design challenge was retrofitting an existing office to create a space that would accommodate future upgrades for large MRI equipment as technology advanced.
Given the immediate need for the company to relocate, an extension was designed enabling ancillary warehouse, labs, training and quality assurance spaces without impeding business while meeting the deadline.
Centered on a progressive culture that believes nature is intrinsic to employee productivity, Claremont sought a design reflecting modern amenities and a harmonious fit to a 142-acre office park.
