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Located in an office building north of Boston, Gentle Giant sought to maximize a new layout for operations, a call center, and executive offices until a second phase expansion.
Design nods to Haverhill's historic mill roots punctuate the facility.
This project necessitated understanding the value of design on existing conditions and tailoring additions to present buildings.
As a 25-year-old New England beer distributor, integrity flows in Quality Beverage’s blood. To accommodate corporate development, 3 areas needed to be addressed – a rebranding of the existing office space to enhance corporate culture, the addition of outdoor storage, and a loading station.
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.
COST
$32.5mm
AREA135,000 sf
COMPLETION TIME14 months
LOCATIONHaverhill, MA
Structural advantages included side plate steel columns to lighten on-site tonnage, variable refrigerant flow, and high-efficiency HVAC systems to lessen environmental impact while allowing for infinite variability in temperature control.
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.
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.
Sensata Technologies used Dacon's design-build service to complete their new building within 10 months and under budget.
As North America’s largest broadline food distribution company, Gordon Food Service goal was to advance margins through consolidating operations, increasing process efficiencies, and facilitating distribution. The key challenge was remaining functional while under construction.
To maximize views of the natural surroundings, Dacon used full-height glass and spandrel windows.
